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Jared Huffman: some of my colleagues just can't let go of the notion that we should focus almost entirely on big dams

On the recordMarch 27, 2023
some of my colleagues just can't let go of the notion that we should focus almost entirely on big dams
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Huffman criticizes colleagues for prioritizing large dams over modern water solutions.

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