Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke
CANADA, JUL 8 – Six Republican lawmakers from Minnesota and Wisconsin demand stronger Canadian wildfire management after smoke caused 49 poor air quality days in Minnesota in 2023, officials said.
- Republican lawmakers, led by Rep. Tom Tiffany, are seeking answers from Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman regarding Canada's wildfire management and its impact on U.S. air quality.
- Manitoba declared a state of emergency due to wildfires, with over 2,600 fires reported in Canada this year, including 354 that remain active.
- U.S. representatives warned that Canada's mismanagement of forests directly affects American health, especially in border states like Wisconsin and Minnesota.
- Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew criticized the lawmakers for politicizing the wildfire crisis, while lawmakers stressed the need for better wildfire measures and cross-border cooperation.
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GOP Response to Canada Wildfires, Lawmakers Demand Action - American Faith
With Canadian wildfires again blanketing the American Midwest in thick smoke, Republican lawmakers are demanding accountability from Ottawa. On Monday, six members of Congress led by Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) issued a formal letter to Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman pressing for answers on how Canada plans to control its worsening wildfire crisis. The appeal comes as Manitoba declared a state of emergency Thursday—the second this year—over out…
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