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MAGA Lawmakers Blame Canada for Wildfires, Ignore Climate Crisis

7/12/2025

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MAGA lawmakers have turned their attention to Canada, blaming it for wildfire smoke while conveniently overlooking the raging fires in the U.S. and the looming threat of climate change. Climate scientist David Suzuki voiced his frustration over governments' broken promises, yet amidst the despair, there are glimmers of hope with rising emissions reductions and a shift towards renewable energy.

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MAGA lawmakers have turned their attention to Canada, blaming it for wildfire smoke while conveniently overlooking the raging fires in the U.S. and the looming threat of climate change. Climate scientist David Suzuki voiced his frustration over governments' broken promises, yet amidst the despair, there are glimmers of hope with rising emissions reductions and a shift towards renewable energy.