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Kathleen White, Director of the Foundation’s Center for Natural Resources, will appear on the “Pratt on Texas” program (KFYO 790 AM – Lubbock) at 5:20 p.m. tonight. The topic will be Kathleen’s latest commentary on the “America’s Climate Security Act.” To listen live, click here.

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