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Bruce Westerman: The answer is trees. Unequivocally, the most pragmatic, proactive, economical, and large-scale solution to reducing…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2020
The answer is trees. Unequivocally, the most pragmatic, proactive, economical, and large-scale solution to reducing atmospheric carbon levels is sustainable forestry.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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Westerman advocates for sustainable forestry as a solution to atmospheric CO2 levels.

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