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Wildfire Smoke Blame Game | Duluth News
U.S. lawmakers are blaming Canada for wildfire smoke choking American skies, citing a 1991 air treaty—but experts say it’s not that simple. While Canadian fires are a major contributor, some smoke stems from U.S.-side lightning strikes. Critics of Canada’s reduced controlled burns overlook the risks posed by climate-driven weather, which often cancels these burns. Plus, the data only reflects a tiny fraction of Canada’s forests. The real challenge? Blaming one country ignores the complex web of climate change, land management, and regional factors driving wildfires across North America…
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