Statement record
Kirsten Gillibrand — Jun 8, 2023
U.S. Senator (D-NY) · Jun 8, 2023
June 8, 2023: “Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Is Creating Dangerous Air Quality Conditions Across New York State.” “New Yorkers should take the threat posed by severe air pollution seriously.” Called on the Forest Service to help Canada suppress Quebec fires.
Codes
- Disaster Mention yes — Canadian wildfire smoke, New York air quality.
- Climate Connection no — Safety and firefighting help; no climate-cause sentence.
- Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no