Michigan lawmakers press Carney on poor air quality from wildfire smoke

Michigan lawmakers are raising concerns about the severe air quality due to wildfire smoke affecting their constituents. In an open letter, they pressed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's regional administrator, Larry C. Carney, to address the alarming health risks posed by the poor air quality. This situation highlights the broader issue of climate change exacerbating wildfires, which in turn impact air quality far beyond the immediate regions affected. The urgency of this issue underscores the need for coordinated federal and state responses to manage and mitigate the health risks associated with such environmental crises.