Smoke from Canadian wildfires threatens World Cup final air quality
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More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, including roughly 190 in northern Ontario. Officials link the surge in fires 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.
Former US President Donald Trump blamed Canada for its forest management and threatened additional tariffs.
Akaash Maharaj, Director of Policy at Nature Canada, joined us to discuss the situation.