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Humanizing Energy Futures
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On the Front Lines of Change: Reporting From the Gulf of Mexico
“In many respects, the Gulf is on the front lines. Massive disruptions brought by climate change, the need to transition to a new energy economy, and the potential collapse of vital ecosystems are on the horizon for the nation as a whole, not just the Gulf region.”
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