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Mitch McConnell's climate legacy under scrutiny

Original: Mitch McConnell’s climate legacy

Mitch McConnell, the long-serving Republican Senate leader from Kentucky, is being assessed for his record on climate policy. Observers point to his decades of opposition to climate legislation, his defense of the coal industry, and his role in shaping federal energy and environmental policy during his tenure. The discussion examines how his political career influenced, and often delayed, US action on climate change.

Why now: Renewed attention to McConnell's career has prompted debate over his long-standing impact on US climate policy.

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