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On the recordAugust 7, 2026
Climate change is a public health emergency. Power outages, floods, fires, and extreme temperatures threaten hospitals’ ability to care for patients in a disaster. Meanwhile, outdated infrastructure contributes to the pollution causing this climate emergency.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Discussing the impact of climate change on healthcare.

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