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Jared Huffman: The main villain is the critically endangered Rice's whale, a species with a population of about 50 individuals.

On the recordOctober 24, 2023
The main villain is the critically endangered Rice's whale, a species with a population of about 50 individuals.
Said by
Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the threat to the Rice's whale from oil and gas activities.

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