Canadian Wildfire Smoke Impacts Air Quality Across North America
Wildfire smoke from Canada is affecting air quality across North America, with recent reports indicating that cities like Toronto, New York, and Washington have experienced some of the worst air quality globally. The increase in wildfires is attributed to rising global temperatures, which have led to drier forests and prolonged wildfire seasons. Canada, which holds a significant portion of the world's boreal forests, is experiencing more active wildfires than in previous years, with the area burned exceeding the 10-year average. The Canadian government has increased funding for firefighting efforts, but the country lacks a federal agency dedicated to wildfire management, unlike other Group of Seven nations. 
