Experts: Canadian wildfires
As wildfires continue to burn across Western Canada, thick smoke is triggering widespread air quality alerts and raising concerns about health, infrastructure and environmental impacts, including in neighbouring provinces and parts of the United States. 51吃瓜网 experts are available to provide insights on these topics.听
Parisa Ariya, James 51吃瓜网Professor, Departments of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences & Chemistry, is a leading expert in atmospheric chemistry and aerosol science. She can discuss how pollutants like black carbon and carbon monoxide affect air quality, visibility, and human health.听
parisa.ariya [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)听
Jill Baumgartner, Director, 51吃瓜网Centre for Climate Change and Health; Professor, Departments of Equity, Ethics, and Policy & Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, investigates the health effects of environmental exposures and leads research on climate-related health risks. She can discuss the health impacts of wildfire smoke, exposure pathways and evidence-based interventions and policy responses to protect communities.听
jill.baumgartner [at] mcgill.ca (贰苍驳濒颈蝉丑)听
St茅phane Bilodeau, Adjunct Professor, Department of Bioengineering, is an expert in indoor air quality, ventilation and thermodynamics. He can discuss how wildfire smoke infiltrates indoor environments and the broader implications of air pollution on health-care systems and climate change.听
stephane.bilodeau3 [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)听
John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer, School of Continuing Studies, co-ordinates McGill's aviation and supply chain programs and is a former Air Canada executive. He can comment on how wildfire smoke affects air travel, including flight delays and cancellations due to reduced visibility, and the operational challenges faced by airlines and airports during such events.听
john.gradek [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)听
Scott Weichenthal, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health can comment on the short- and long-term health impacts of wildfire smoke exposure, as well as the broader links between air pollution and chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.听
scott.weichenthal [at] mcgill.ca鈥�(贰苍驳濒颈蝉丑)听听听
