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Ed Markey: Is it true that building over wetlands will also contribute to heat surges, amplifying the urban heat island effect that…

On the recordOctober 18, 2023
Is it true that building over wetlands will also contribute to heat surges, amplifying the urban heat island effect that we had a hearing on recently?
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey questions the impact of building over wetlands on urban heat.

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