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On the recordMarch 2, 2011
On climate change and endangered species, there are those who prefer to deny reality and ignore the warning signs of melting polar ice, crop killing droughts and deadly floods.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey criticizes climate change denial and advocates for action.

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