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Jerome Powell: “While primary responsibility for addressing climate change itself rests with elected officials, we are committed to…”

On the recordNovember 29, 2021
While primary responsibility for addressing climate change itself rests with elected officials, we are committed to working within our existing mandates and authorities to address the implications of climate change.
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Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Powell emphasizes the role of elected officials in climate change while stating the Fed's commitment.

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