Canada wildfires affect air quality before World Cup final

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Canada wildfires affect air quality before World Cup final
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More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, including around 190 in northern Ontario, with the surge in fires largely attributed to climate change. Thick smoke has created hazardous air quality across parts of Canada and several US states, including Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and New York. Donald Trump has blamed Canada for its forest management and threatened additional tariffs. For more, we're joined by Akaash Maharaj, Director of Policy at Nature Canada.

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