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Jeff Merkley: “The science is that fossil gas is as damaging to the climate, given its life cycle over 20 years and the methane…”

On the recordApril 30, 2024
The science is that fossil gas is as damaging to the climate, given its life cycle over 20 years and the methane leakage, as is coal.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes the climate impact of fossil gas compared to coal.

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