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'Lives are going to be shortened:' Fort McMurray firefighters fear for health

CBC News The health toll of the wildfire remains unknown. Story here.

Early Hail Season on the Canadian Prairies Keeps Adjusters Hopping

THE WESTERN PRODUCER Prairie hail adjusters are busy earlier than usual this year following several recent storms. Story here.

Global Warming to Blame for Hundreds of Heatwave Deaths, Scientists Say

theguardian Manmade climate change increased the risk of heat-related deaths by about 70% in Paris and 20% in London in 2003, research shows. Story here.

Bornean Orangutan Declared ‘Critically Endangered’

EcoWatch The Bornean orangutan is now listed as critically endangered. With this update, both species of orangutan (the other being Sumatran) are now at extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Story here.

Global Fish Production Approaching Sustainable Limit, UN Warns

theguardian Around 90% of the world’s stocks are now fully or overfished and production is set to increase further by 2025, according to report from UN’s food body. Story here.

Australia's Vast Kelp Forests Devastated by Marine Heatwave, Study Reveals

the guardian About 90% of forests off the western coast were wiped out between 2011 to 2013, posing a threat to biodiversity and the marine economy, say scientists. Story here.