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John Shimkus: “While other developed nations may be 'staying in' the Agreement so far, they are not actually following through on their…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2019
While other developed nations may be 'staying in' the Agreement so far, they are not actually following through on their promises.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus points out that developed nations are failing to meet Paris Agreement commitments.

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