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