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Scott Peters: “I think that there is no reason not to adjust our understanding of 'act of God' defense to reflect that.”

On the recordMay 12, 2021
I think that there is no reason not to adjust our understanding of 'act of God' defense to reflect that.
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Scott Peters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Peters suggests redefining 'act of God' to account for climate change impacts.

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