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Ed Markey: I am especially concerned about black carbon, which is produced by diesel engines and burning wood and coal.

On the recordJuly 23, 2013
I am especially concerned about black carbon, which is produced by diesel engines and burning wood and coal.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights concerns over black carbon's impact on global warming and public health.

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