As I hear it thus far, I have not heard language that talks about environmental justice, dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, creating millions of new union jobs. I cannot support a deal that does not have a climate at its center. No climate no deal.
Ed Markey: “As I hear it thus far, I have not heard language that talks about environmental justice, dramatic reductions in…”
On the recordJune 21, 2021
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Senator Markey emphasizes the necessity of climate considerations in infrastructure negotiations.
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