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Alex Padilla: I was glad to participate in a recent hearing on wildfires to highlight the importance of investing in climate and…

On the recordMarch 21, 2023
I was glad to participate in a recent hearing on wildfires to highlight the importance of investing in climate and disaster mitigation, especially since the costs pale in comparison to the costs of inaction.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Padilla emphasizes the need for investment in climate mitigation to avoid higher future costs.

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