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Ed Markey: Since the RGGI was put in place, there has actually been a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gases in those States on…

On the recordJune 17, 2014
Since the RGGI was put in place, there has actually been a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gases in those States on average where it was put in place but in addition, it has helped to save consumers money, created jobs, generated over $750 million in economic value in the State of Massachusetts alone from 2009 to 2013.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the success of RGGI in reducing emissions and boosting the economy.

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