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David Cicilline: “We must build and retrofit infrastructure capable of withstanding the rising waters, more intense and more frequent…”

On the recordApril 13, 2021
We must build and retrofit infrastructure capable of withstanding the rising waters, more intense and more frequent storms brought on by climate change.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline emphasizes the need for resilient infrastructure against climate change impacts.

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