But here’s the thing: Demanding compensation while gutting climate policy is asking Canada to put out the fires while Washington keeps adding more fuel. ADVERTISEMENTThe result will be high greenhouse gas emissions, a faster-warming climate and more summers filled with wildfire smoke blanketing the skies. The members of Congress who wrote the letter to Canada voted for policies that are making the smoke problem worse. In 2023, more than 120 million Americans were exposed to wildfire smoke for prolonged periods , including communities across Michigan. Felix Horne is a senior expert with Climate Rights International based in Ottawa.