The Evan Bray Show - Dr. John Pomeroy - August 18th, 2025

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Wildfire smoke isn't just impacting the air we breathe; it's also causing problems for long-term water security. That's according to new research from the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. John Pomeroy, hydrologist, director of the University of Saskatchewan's (USask) Centre for hydrology, member of the Global Institute for Water Security, UNESCO Chair in Mountain Water Sustainability and distinguished professor in the department of geography and planning in USask’s College of Arts and Science, joins Brent to discuss his research found and what this means for the future of our ecosystems.
18 Aug 2025 1PM English South Africa News Commentary

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