US lawmakers write to Canada to complain that its wildfire smoke is spoiling summer

Canadian Wildfires Impact U.S. Summer

Six U.S. Congress members expressed concerns to Canada’s embassy about the smoke from Canadian wildfires affecting air quality and outdoor activities for Americans, seeking information on mitigation efforts. This year, wildfires have resulted in two deaths, mass evacuations, and record destruction, with scientists linking the severity of the situation to climate change.

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting summer fun for people in the U.S., prompting Congress members to ask Canada for help in preventing it.

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