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On the recordMay 22, 2024
I emphasize explicitly and unequivocally that human caused climate change poses significant risks to society and the environment.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse stresses the urgent need to address climate change risks.

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