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The Direct Relationship between Carbon Emissions and Public Health

From a speech on 9/20/13  by Gina McCarthy, administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency:  “The overwhelming judgment of science tells us that climate change is real, human activities are fueling that change, and we must take action to avoid the most devastating consequences. We know this is not just about melting glaciers. Climate change — caused by carbon pollution — is one of the most significant public health threats of our time. That’s why E.P.A. has been called to action. And that’s why today’s action is so important for us to talk about.”

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