Today we have two editorial board views of the proposed changes to the US Endangered Species Act. The New York Times says the US Administration is proposing to weaken the law by reducing the role that scientists play. The Bend Bulletin says the changes are overdue and important so as to better balance the costs and benefits of its application. Elsewhere: the United Steelworkers says it’s preparing to strike in BC; and The Motley Fool says it’s a good time to buy West Fraser and Norbord stock.

In Fire news; drones are causing havoc for BC firefighters; fire lookouts are crucial in the US West; Nelson is BC’s most fire-endangered town; and fires are still out of control in Ontario; Sweden and Greece.

Finally, Architectural Record highlights the gains from Portland’s proposed 12-storey mass timber project—despite it being put on hold; while the concrete industry celebrates its abeyance.

–Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor