The Carbon Cycle: Key Component of the Climate System, with Implications for Policy

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The Carbon Cycle: Key Component of the Climate System, with Implications for Policy

Published Aug 10, 2022Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 1512117th Congress
CLEAN Future Act
Jun 30, 2022 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
HR 5179117th Congress
NET Zero Act of 2021
Sep 7, 2021 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

The Carbon Cycle: Key Component of the Climate System, with Implications for Policy

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