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Trump blames Canada for wildfires, but scientists point to climate change
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Rachel Frazin and The Hill , KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
President Trump and other Republicans are blaming Canada for wildfires whose smoke has choked parts of the U.S. in recent days. Experts from both countries told The Hill that climate change is the real culprit. “We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining...
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Key takeaway Experts from both countries told The Hill that climate change is the real culprit.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents are no strangers to the dangers of wildfires, having faced their own share of devastating blazes in recent years. The current debate over the origin of wildfires whose smoke is affecting the US is particularly relevant to this community, where public safety is a top concern. As the city's emergency responders and residents are well aware, wildfires can have disastrous consequences, from air quality issues to property damage and loss of life. The fact that climate change is being cited by experts as the primary cause of these wildfires should resonate with El Pasoans, who have seen firsthand the impact of extreme weather events on their environment. As the city continues to grow and develop, it is crucial that local leaders prioritize measures to mitigate the risk of wildfires and address the underlying factors contributing to their spread.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? President Trump and other Republicans are blaming Canada for wildfires whose smoke has choked parts of the U.S. in recent days. Experts from both countries told The Hill that climate change is the real culprit. “We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 21, 2026 by KTSM 9 News (NBC) and curated for The El Paso readers.
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