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Canada's wildfires are part of a worrying trend — but they're not without precedent

The massive fires in Canada's boreal forests are expected to worsen as the planet warms, but researchers say they're not unprecedented in scale and size.
- Nathan Rott
EPA gives more time for comment on Duwamish River cleanup plan

Large portions of the river are so toxic that the Environmental Protection Agency has had to step in to rehabilitate the river.
- Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
This fishing gear can help save whales. What will it take for fishermen to use it?

On both the East and West coasts, whales are at risk of being entangled and injured by ropes used by fishermen. Fishing grounds are being closed, but new technology could help avoid that.
- Lauren Sommer
3M reaches $10.3 billion settlement over 'forever chemicals' in public water systems

3M has reached a $10 billion settlement over "forever chemicals" in drinking water. NPR's Debbie Elliott talks with Scott Summy, an attorney for water systems that sued the chemical maker.
Florida once again has a giant African land snail problem

The state is moving quickly to destroy the snails before the snails destroy Florida's crops. The snails contain both male and female reproductive organs and lay up to 500 eggs at a time.
- Laurel Wamsley
How should park officials deal with traffic/visitors on Mount Rainier? Give your feedback

With crowning, snow covered peaks and sprawling subalpine meadows, it’s no wonder why about two million people visit Mount Rainier National Park every year. But a lot of those visitors are coming by car, and park officials say it’s time to get a handle on all that congestion; they’ve put together four options that the public can weigh in on until Monday.
- Libby Denkmann
Can Seattle take the heat? Officials say area is better prepared this summer

It takes about 10 days for a person to adjust to heat. It could take years to make the region thoroughly heatproof.
- John Ryan
Rare and resilient: Sunflower sea stars found on Oregon Coast

Staff at the Oregon Coast Aquarium regularly search nearby Yaquina Bay for ocean life. On a recent voyage, they came across a big surprise – a group of 25 sunflower sea stars.
- Libby Denkmann
The only frog in the world that goes 'ribbit' is here in the Pacific Northwest
- Isolde Raftery
Summer is here: What to expect for PNW wildfire season and more

It is the first official day of summer. The extended forecast shows the first few days of summer will be sunny and relatively warm.
- Katie Campbell

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