An expert explains how climate change is worsening wildfires in North America

MAINE PUBLIC • July 24, 2023

Michael Flannigan is an expert on forest fires and Canada's efforts to deal with them. A one-time meteorologist, Flanagan worked with the Canadian Forest Service. He currently studies wildland fires at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia. He spoke with Maine Public about the growing danger of wildfires in Canada and the U.S. from human-caused climate change.