US mortgage rates climbed to a 6-month high as war-related inflation and trade tensions weigh on housing markets. In related news: Ontario’s budget retains housing sector incentives; an Alberta bill removes in-country trade barriers; the EU approves US trade deal with safeguards; and the World Trade Organization says tariffs and mistrust are hurting trade. Meanwhile: Georgia Pacific names David Duncan CEO; and the Softwood Lumber Board’s latest market growth update.

In Forestry/Climate news: Canada’s air pollution exceeded US in 2025 due to brutal wildfire season; legislation to rescind the Roadless Rule is officially introduced in US House; a new study say the FSC label gained relevance with European consumers; SFI released an Indigenous Rights and Relationship Building video; and record temperatures are expected though Sunday in the southeastern and central states.

Finally, scientists say glacier retreat visible in Antarctic due to human-caused climate change.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog News Editor