Bonamici hosts field hearing in Astoria on climate change

Witnesses at a congressional field hearing in Astoria on Wednesday described the impacts of climate change on the ecosystems and industries of the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean and asked Congress to take action.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici hosted the hearing of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis at Clatsop Community College's Patriot Hall. The Oregon Democrat, who represents the North Coast, was joined by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, a Florida Democrat who chairs the committee, and U.S. Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, a Georgia Republican.