A group of six Republican congressmen from Wisconsin and Minnesota is urging Canada to take action against wildfires contributing to smoke that has severely impacted outdoor life in their regions this summer.
Republicans Demand Canada Address Wildfire Smoke Impacting U.S.
Republicans Demand Canada Address Wildfire Smoke Impacting U.S.
Lawmakers from Wisconsin and Minnesota call for action as wildfire smoke heavily affects outdoor activities in their states.
The congressional letter to Canada’s ambassador, Kirsten Hillman, expresses frustration over poor forest management contributing to the smoke and urges the Canadian government to clarify its wildfire mitigation strategies.
Tom Tiffany, a Wisconsin representative, emphasized the importance of summer recreation and slammed Canadian forest policies. The Canadian government is currently reviewing the letter, while Manitoba’s premier criticized the U.S. lawmakers for downplaying the seriousness of the situation, which has already resulted in fatalities in Canada.
Tom Tiffany, a Wisconsin representative, emphasized the importance of summer recreation and slammed Canadian forest policies. The Canadian government is currently reviewing the letter, while Manitoba’s premier criticized the U.S. lawmakers for downplaying the seriousness of the situation, which has already resulted in fatalities in Canada.
