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Jim Costa: Yes, I think it is the Wild West, and guess what, the Wild West was an opportunity for new development and new…

On the recordSeptember 22, 2021
Yes, I think it is the Wild West, and guess what, the Wild West was an opportunity for new development and new opportunities in America.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Mr. Costa compares the current state of carbon markets to the Wild West, highlighting potential opportunities.

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