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On the recordOctober 18, 2023
Is it true that building over wetlands will also contribute to heat surges, amplifying the urban heat island effect that we had a hearing on recently?
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey questions the impact of building over wetlands on urban heat.

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