Christina Garcia

Democratic member of California State Assembly

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California could make human composting legal. It’s a process by which recently deceased bodies are transformed into nutrient-rich soil.

Human composting: Eco-friendly burial can fight climate change

California could make human composting legal. It’s a process by which recently deceased bodies are transformed into nutrient-rich soil.

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