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Good afternoon, and welcome to Globe Climate, a newsletter about climate change, environment and resources in Canada.

In the early hours of a wildfire exploding around Summerland, a B.C. command centre had to make the tough calls. Our reporters got exclusive access to see how the system responded.

But first, here is the most recent news and some summer stories to provide levity as well. Let’s dive in.

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Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press
Calgary, Vancouver
East Prairie Metis Settlement alleges province was ill-prepared for fire season, prioritized neighbouring areas
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Peter Welsh/Supplied
The population has gobbled back to life and continues to grow in numbers
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Toronto Zoo
With only about 2,500 of the endangered species left in the world, the zoo sees breeding as playing an important role
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Supplied
From fuel sources to what should go on the grill. Plus six buys to try
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