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Committee on Climate Crisis hears first testimony

April 5, 2019

The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis held its first-ever hearing on Thursday.

The bi-partisan committee took an unusual approach by calling on young leaders from around the country to testify, instead of hearing from typical experts in the field.

18-year-old Aji Piper is suing the U.S. government over climate change.

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici says it was important to hear from young people.

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