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Angus King: “Of course, a molecule of CO2 does not care what country it comes from, as far as its impact on the climate.”

On the recordMarch 3, 2021
Of course, a molecule of CO2 does not care what country it comes from, as far as its impact on the climate.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King emphasizes the global nature of CO2 emissions and their climate impact.

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