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" The single most important thing we can do to protect our communities from climate change is to reduce dangerous carbon pollution. "

Frances Beinecke

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" After being nearly eradicated from the lower 48 states by the 1960s, bald eagles were re-introduced to the Adirondacks in the 1980s, and I'm proud to report the view from my home indicates they are flourishing in upstate New York. "

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" Tar sands oil is the dirtiest fuel on Earth. Because producing it consumes so much energy, a gallon of tar sands crude generates 17 percent more carbon pollution than conventional crude oil. "

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" I have long understood that climate change is not only an environmental issue - it is a humanitarian, economic, health, and justice issue as well. "

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