Wildfires send American voters a smoke signal
Synopsis by Reuters Jun 08 23
Haze from wildfires have made their way over to US cities. While politicians may struggle to find common ground on atmospheric issues ...Read full article 
Reuters: Wildfires send American voters a smoke signal
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| Last Updated | Jun 09 23 |
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atmospheric phenomenon in which dust, smoke, and other dry particulates obscure the clarity of the sky
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