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Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke
UPPER MIDWEST, UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Upper Midwest lawmakers demand stronger Canadian wildfire prevention after 2023 saw over 3.7 million hectares burned and 49 poor air quality days in Minnesota, officials said.
- U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad co-led a letter asking Canada's ambassador for plans to reduce wildfire smoke impacting Minnesota.
- The letter expresses concerns about the increasing wildfire risks in Canada, as reported by Public Safety Canada.
- Minnesota faced 49 poor air quality index days in 2023 due to Canadian wildfire smoke, affecting residents' outdoor activities.
- Dangerous air quality limits the ability of constituents to enjoy outdoor activities, as noted in the representatives' letter.
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GOP Lawmakers to Canada: Do Something About the Smoke
Six Republican members of Congress from Wisconsin and Minnesota have sent a letter to Canada's ambassador, complaining that smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting south and spoiling outdoor summer activities for their constituents. The lawmakers, including House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota, say residents are dealing with "suffocating" smoke...
·Miami, United States
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They asked what Canada was doing to reduce the smoke drifting southward.
Six Republican elected officials sent a letter to Canada's Ambassador to complain about the impacts of forest fires.
·Montreal, Canada
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