Public lands and waters contribute about a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions from our country, and we have an urgent need to reduce these emissions in order to protect public health and safety.
Diana DeGette: “Public lands and waters contribute about a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions from our country, and we have an urgent…”
On the recordFebruary 25, 2020
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DeGette highlights the significant role of public lands in greenhouse gas emissions.
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