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Scott Peters: Simply put, the cost of inaction on climate change is already having a staggering impact on our national security.

On the recordNovember 13, 2019
Simply put, the cost of inaction on climate change is already having a staggering impact on our national security.
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Scott Peters
Democratic · California

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Stressing the national security risks associated with ignoring climate change.

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