New Yorkers felt as if they were on Mars as smoke from forest fires that wafted south from the Canadian province of Quebec hung around amid a stalled weather pattern. By evening the worst had passed, though the smell of something burning lingered. If only the effects on public policy were equally fleeting. Evaluating the causes of this complex event calls for humility, curiosity and thoughtfulness. But politicians are in charge. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer jumped in front of a camera on Wednesday to proclaim that “we cannot ignore that climate change continues to make these disasters worse.” President Biden called the Canada burn “another stark reminder of the impacts of climate change.” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the chorus. Their claims are bunk. …It may be counterintuitive, but greater use of Canadian woodlands by forestry companies could reduce the risk of catastrophe. [A subscription to the WSJ is required to read the full article].