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Jared Huffman: I think it is appropriate that those who develop and profit from the extraction of fossil fuel bear those costs instead…

On the recordApril 25, 2023
I think it is appropriate that those who develop and profit from the extraction of fossil fuel bear those costs instead of externalizing them onto the public and onto communities like Cancer Alley.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman emphasizes accountability for fossil fuel companies regarding environmental costs.

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