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Wildfire smoke dents Michigan tourism as politicians spar over border
Original: Smoke signals: Summer wildfires hurt Michigan tourism as political leaders resorted to border accusations, but stay silent on climate change
Summer wildfires and drifting smoke are being blamed for hurting Michigan's tourism season, with visitors deterred by poor air quality and hazy conditions. A report from Glen Arbor argues political leaders responded by trading accusations over smoke drifting across borders while avoiding any discussion of climate change as a driver of the fires.
Why now: Wildfire smoke is visibly disrupting travel and recreation in the region, renewing debate over political responses to climate change.
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- Smoke signals: Summer wildfires hurt Michigan tourism as political leaders resorted to border accusations, but stay silent on climate change · Glen Arbor Sun
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