John Vaillant: Our New Fire Weather

Fire has changed communities across BC this year. After the most devastating wildfire season
in recorded history, many are wondering how these fires got so big, what we can learn from our current responses, and whether we are prepared for an ever warming future.
John Vaillant’s book Fire Weather has become a de-facto guide on the new dangers posed by
these fires supercharged by a warming planet. He’ll discuss his findings on the Fort McMurray
fire of 2016, to help us understand what’s at stake for our cities, towns, and ecosystems.

Moderated by Fatima Syed, climate reporter at The Narwhal.

John Vaillant is the author of three bestselling, award-winning nonfiction books, including The Golden Spruce.