TOXIC SMOKE FROM CANADIAN WILDFIRES CHOKES TORONTO AND US CITIES — REPUBLICANS BLAME CANADABLIND SPOTS
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In northwestern Ontario, 148 active fires were reported (with 69 out of control), decreasing to 129 (62 out of control) the following day, prompting evacuations in Armstrong, Lac La Croix, and Namaygoosisagagun
Covered by CANADAThe Canadian government's stance was reinforced by Mark Carney, who responded to American accusations by stating that "fighting climate change is the responsibility of all countries, including the United States"
Covered by CANADAThe US EPA administrator notes that the impacts of Canadian wildfires "raise significant concerns and cause harm" and the agency is in touch with Canada
Covered by UNITED STATESThe Australian government is concerned about the heat wave's impact on athletes as Spain trained outdoors in East Hanover, New Jersey, in conditions deemed "dangerous", with Dr Courtney Howard warning that high-level athletes should not train outside in such conditions
Covered by AUSTRALIAAustralians are taking note as Toronto closed its public pools, canceled summer programs, and shut down the official World Cup Fan Zone due to smoke
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