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As hundreds of wildfires burn in Canada, expert calls for climate action

As hundreds of wildfires burn in Canada, expert calls for climate action

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Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn across Canada amid air quality concerns in several provinces. Estimates suggest 2025 is set to be one of Canada's worst wildfire seasons on record.
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