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On the recordJune 14, 2023
The amount of fossils that can be burned by humankind across the globe, and keep us below 1.5 degrees centigrade, is microscopic now.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes the limited capacity to burn fossil fuels while meeting climate goals.

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