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Paul Tonko: The science is clear--we need to transition our economy to becoming carbon neutral as soon as possible.

On the recordFebruary 25, 2020
The science is clear--we need to transition our economy to becoming carbon neutral as soon as possible.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Emphasizes the urgent need for a carbon-neutral economy.

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