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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.
Said by
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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