June 20, 2023 York University Assistant Professor Cary Wu has been recognized for significant research contributions by the Canadian Sociological Association (CSA) with its Early Investigator Award. Wu is one of two recipients of this award for 2023, which recognizes early career research “demonstrating high quality, theoretical rigour or methodological innovation, and future potential.” Wu is […]
Why so many forest fires? ‘A bunch of different forces multiplying together’ There are plenty of reasons why this is the worst wildfire season in decades; 'Anyone who tells you it’s one single story is selling something,' says emergency management expert Village Media Jun 19, 2023 2:00 AM As of this morning, there are at […]
Titanic submersible 'catastrophic implosion': questions remain about the costs and ethics of rescuing tourist expeditions Ali Asgary, Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies & Director, CIFAL York, York University, CanadaWed, June 21, 2023 at 6:51 p.m. EDT·4 min read The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday that debris found on […]
Canada urgently needs a FEMA-like emergency management agency June 19, 2023By The Conversation Health & Safety (edb3_1/Adobe Stock) By Ali Asgary, York University, Canada Disasters often bring politicians, policymakers, researchers and the public to the discussion table. Due to their catastrophic impacts, disasters and emergencies prompt a large array of stakeholders to focus intently on the […]