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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “The ongoing efforts and billions put into cleaning up abandoned coal mines should also be a stark reminder of the…”

On the recordMay 21, 2024
The ongoing efforts and billions put into cleaning up abandoned coal mines should also be a stark reminder of the potential environmental, public health, and fiscal impacts of certain mining activities on our community.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

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Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the environmental and health risks of coal mining.

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