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Ed Markey: “Extreme weather events are on the rise and pose an imminent threat to the safety of communities, and climate change…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2026
Extreme weather events are on the rise and pose an imminent threat to the safety of communities, and climate change poses a growing threat to the ability of farmers and other industries to plan and adapt to changing conditions.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Discussing the impact of climate change on communities and industries.

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