On the recordFebruary 8, 2021
For far too long, communities of color, indigenous communities, and poor communities have been on the front line of bearing the burden of the climate crisis.
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congress.govFor far too long, communities of color, indigenous communities, and poor communities have been on the front line of bearing the burden of the climate crisis.
McEachin highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities.
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