Air quality improving in northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over midwest

Air quality is steadily improving in the northeast U.S., but the Midwest continues to struggle with wildfire smoke drifting from Canada, prompting President Trump to demand answers from the Canadian government. This situation highlights the transboundary nature of environmental issues and the need for international cooperation to manage such crises. The shifting smoke patterns underscore how climate change-driven factors, like increased wildfires, are affecting air quality across large regions, raising concerns about public health and the environment.