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Peter DeFazio: “The fact is, the transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. and we need to act…”

On the recordMarch 3, 2020
The fact is, the transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. and we need to act quickly to reduce carbon pollution.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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Highlighting the transportation sector's role in greenhouse gas emissions and the need for action.

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