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The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the impact of climate change on American communities. Members first heard from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) about the climate change issues they were addressing in their states, and how federal legislation, regulation, and deregulation were influencing what they could do at the state level. The second panel comprised scientists, activists, and advocates detailing the effects of climate change on minority communities, the environment, and biodiversity in various ecosystems.