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Adriano Espaillat: In order to adequately address this crisis, we must aggressively tackle the root causes, the risks, the economic impact…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
In order to adequately address this crisis, we must aggressively tackle the root causes, the risks, the economic impact and public health hazards that climate change poses.
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Adriano Espaillat
Democratic · New York

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Espaillat emphasizes the need for urgent action against climate change and its impacts on vulnerable populations.

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