By Marvell Adams Jr.
The Detroit News on August 4, 2025
Americans in the Midwest and the Northeast woke this week to a thick layer of hazardous smoke hanging over their towns and cities, forcing many to stay inside or take precautions to cope with the unhealthy air.
The cause: smoke from intense Canadian wildfires moving through the atmosphere. In June, the worst air quality in the country was reported in Delaware with the same culprit — wildfires in a neighboring state pushing unhealthy air their way. This month, the Madre Fires have burned more than 80,000 acres in California and triggered health warnings for communities in the state.
Simply put: Wildfires — and wildfire smoke — do not stop at state lines. Communities in all 50 states experienced wildfires in 2024 and these fires are now peaking, noticeably earlier than in past years. These shifts in wildfire trends are alarming. Americans need a modern, comprehensive solution that addresses today’s challenges. A national, coordinated response to wildfires — and wildfire smoke — will help keep Americans healthy and safe. ….
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Marvell Adams Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer of Caregiver Action Network, the nation’s leading family caregiver organization.
