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Jim Langevin: “The INDOPACOM region remains one of the most natural disaster-prone areas in the world, and I am concerned that our…”

On the recordMarch 26, 2019
The INDOPACOM region remains one of the most natural disaster-prone areas in the world, and I am concerned that our bases and installations in the region may not be appropriately postured for the threat posed by climate change.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Langevin expresses concern about climate change impacts on military readiness in disaster-prone regions.

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