Jeff Merkley: “We need to pass the bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention act.”

“Toxins from the burning buildings and the burning homes, burning vehicles filled with plastics and electronics. Who knows what else is in that smoke? That smoke incredibly dangerous as well. And that's why We need to pass the bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention act. that I'm so pleased to partner with my colleague Senator Curtis from Utah. This bill prepares our communities in two different ways. First, it makes it easier for communities to do prescribed burns.” (03:08–03:14)

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