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Ed Markey: “We need to take that seriously with actual, real measures.”

On the recordSeptember 6, 2022
We need to take that seriously with actual, real measures.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for concrete actions to combat climate change.

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