A group of Republican lawmakers has expressed concerns that smoke from Canadian wildfires is ruining outdoor summer activities for Americans. They cited the dangerous air quality limiting outdoor recreation and called on Canada to take action against this issue. Despite raising these concerns, the lawmakers had recently voted for a reconciliation bill that would significantly increase greenhouse gas pollution by reducing support for renewable energy and promoting fossil fuel production. The legislation has been characterized as one of the most anti-environment bills in history by advocacy groups.
A group of Republican lawmakers expressed concern over Canadian wildfire smoke negatively impacting summer outdoor activities for Americans, urging Canada to take action for cleaner air.
House representatives from Wisconsin and Minnesota criticized the dangerous air quality resulting from smoke, emphasizing the need for the U.S. and Canada to address this issue collaboratively.
Despite voicing concerns over wildfire smoke, the same lawmakers voted for a bill that reduces support for renewable energy and encourages fossil fuel production, increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
The recently signed reconciliation bill has been labeled the most anti-environment legislation, contributing to worsening air quality and climate change effects in the U.S.
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