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On the recordJuly 17, 2013
The harmful effects of climate change, specifically sea-level rise and extreme weather events like Superstorm Sandy, pose a unique and serious threat to my coastal home State of Delaware.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper highlights the severe impact of climate change on Delaware's coast.

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