Topic - Chellie Pingree

Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine said the wildfires are jeopardizing health and air quality in her state, too, but faulted Republicans for failing to meet the crisis head on by acting on climate change.

As Canada wildfires choke U.S. with smoke, Republicans call for action. But not on climate change →

“We've developed these dual habits in our country of keeping up with every single fashion trend and purchasing cheap poorly made clothing, and they have become drivers of yet one more issue in our climate change crisis,” said Ms. Pingree, Maine Democrat.

House Democrats launch new caucus aimed at curbing waste, pollution from fashion industry →