'Just stop burning fossil fuels.' Scientists stress that our smoky skies have only one true fix
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Smoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself.
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Jul 18, 2026