Prepare for the Worst: 10 Steps to get Ready for Wildfire Smoke
The wildfire season in western North America keeps setting new records and the outlook for the coming summer seems grim. On top of the concerning environmental conditions, more people are spending more time outdoors due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Given that most wildfires are caused by human activity, the summer of 2021 has the potential to be worse than any […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Jim Frankish
Dear SPPH community, It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our friend and colleague Jim Frankish, Professor Emeritus, on the evening of Sunday, July 4th. Jim was a member of SPPH (and HCEP) for 28 years and an alumnus of UBC. Many will also remember his significant contributions as a […]