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Eddie Bernice Johnson: These kinds of extreme precipitation events are predicted to become more common with a changing climate, and they serve…

On the recordNovember 30, 2015
These kinds of extreme precipitation events are predicted to become more common with a changing climate, and they serve as a reminder that we must not forget how high the stakes truly are and what the true cost of inaction will be.
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Eddie Bernice Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather due to climate change.

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