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The space industry is heading toward a period of consolidation that could shake up the space economy in the short term but create a leaner, more nimble industry in the process.

Why it matters: After companies merge, go under and are acquired, the industry could be better positioned for growth, experts say.

An assortment of climate scientists, meteorologists and others are expressing alarm at recent changes in key climate indicators.

The big picture: Global surface air and ocean temperatures have spiked sharply in recent months, along with record low Antarctic sea ice, extreme heat events around the world, as Canada's heat and wildfire crisis grips North America.

Some 435 wildfires were burning across Canada overnight as smoke from the blazes lingered in New York City and other parts of the U.S.

State of play: The fires forced officials in British Columbia to order fresh evacuations over the weekend and evacuation orders remained in place for thousands of people in Alberta and Quebec.

Texas officials have scrambled to respond to thousands of dead fish washing up along the Gulf Coast over the weekend.

Driving the news: Cleanup efforts at Quintana Beach in Brazoria County have been under way since the event began on Friday, when the temperature there hit 92 degrees Fahrenheit.