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On today's episode, Jason and Kelly will be discussing the ongoing Canadian wildfires. We will discuss what is happening, how many fires there are currently, health and safety impacts, and why these fires are so bad.

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Sources:

Current Canadian Fire Status

Colorado Avalanche Player Opens Home

EPA: Health Impacts from Wildfires

The Guardian: Canada Wildfires and US Smoke Pollution

NYT: Canadian Wildfires

BBC: Is Climate Change Fueling Canadian Fires?

Climate vs. Weather Definitions

NYT: Canada's Ability to Prevent Forest Fires Lags Behind Need

Washington Examiner: Fire Underfunding and Mismanagement

USDA: Biden's 2024 Proposed Budget - Wildfire

Smithsonian: Smokey Bear History