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Ed Markey: Yes, the problems in Sub-Saharan Africa were actually the first problems, first areas kind of identified as the problem…

On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
Yes, the problems in Sub-Saharan Africa were actually the first problems, first areas kind of identified as the problem area for climate change.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the early recognition of climate change issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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