Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World

Examine the psychological impact of living in a high-risk wildfire area. How does Vaillant portray the long-term effects on the residents of Fort McMurray? Comment on how the fire changed two key figures in the book.

Reflect on how Fire Weather frames the ethical implications of human activity in the context of wildfires. What moral responsibilities does Vaillant suggest that individual humans have toward mitigating wildfire risks?

How effectively do personal accounts in Fire Weather illustrate the impact of the Fort McMurray wildfire on individuals and families? Evaluate this approach, using textual evidence.

Analyze Vaillant’s portrayal of the interaction between economic priorities and environmental consequences. Using textual evidence, examine how human economic activities exacerbated wildfire risks in Fort McMurray.

Consider the role of emergency preparedness and response systems in Fire Weather. How did human planning, or lack thereof, influence the outcomes of wildfire events in the book? Write a brief essay, using textual evidence.

Vaillant uses the concepts of Homo flagrans and Homo viriditas as contrasting perspectives on the role of humans in environmental conservation. In order to transition from flagrans to viriditas, what steps would humans need to take?

How does Vaillant use historical context in Fire Weather to enhance readers’ understanding of the Fort McMurray wildfire? Research a specific historical event he references and discuss its relevance to modern firefighting, citing any sources you use.

Examine the environmental consequences of the Fort McMurray wildfire as depicted in the book. What were the short- and long-term ecological impacts? How can the forest and surrounding area recover?