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Alan Lowenthal: When we add to that consideration the consequences of burning that oil, and the contributions it makes to climate…

On the recordNovember 16, 2020
When we add to that consideration the consequences of burning that oil, and the contributions it makes to climate change, and all of the devastating impacts that has on the ocean and on people, it seems a no-brainer that we shift as rapidly as possible to green energy sources, and to do so in ways that are innovative and that really create jobs.
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Alan Lowenthal
Democratic · California

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Lowenthal argues for a swift transition to green energy to combat climate change.

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