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Paul Tonko: If we don't take meaningful steps to reduce the risk and intensity of wildfires, then we will continue to face these…

On the recordSeptember 12, 2018
If we don't take meaningful steps to reduce the risk and intensity of wildfires, then we will continue to face these overwhelming health, safety, and environmental challenges.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Emphasizes the need for action against wildfire risks and climate change.

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