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Chris Van Hollen: climate change has been a big factor in the sea level rise that we've seen in the Chesapeake Bay over a foot over the…

On the recordMay 15, 2024
climate change has been a big factor in the sea level rise that we've seen in the Chesapeake Bay over a foot over the last 100 years and projected to rise up to another six feet over the next hundred years.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen highlights the impact of climate change on sea level rise in Chesapeake Bay.

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