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How the Senate climate bill could slash emissions 40%

E&E News · SCOTT WALDMAN · last updated

A surprise climate and energy agreement between Sen. Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer promises a large U.S. emissions cut of 40 percent that seemed out of reach just a few days ago.

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