As wildfires in Canada have sent masses of smoke over the United States this week, engulfing much of the Northeast in a yellow haze of hazardous air pollution, scientists are clear that we are seeing the effects of climate change.
But the Republicans campaigning for the presidency have largely downplayed the issue and rejected policies that would slow rising temperatures.
His response reflected what has become a pattern among Republican officials.
Many of the candidates acknowledge that climate change is real, in contrast to party members’ years of outright denial.
Here is a look at where some of the major Republican candidates stand.
Persons:
Mike Pence, ”, Donald J, Trump, Scott Pruitt
Organizations:
New, CNN, Republican, Environmental Protection Agency
Locations:
Canada, United States, New York City, Paris