Bass and Raman shared their views on the environment and climate during a forum Sept. 3. The event was organized by a coalition of environmental justice, climate, public health and community organizations, including the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, SCOPE LA, Sierra Club, Los Angeles Neighborhood Sustainability Alliance, Communities for a Better Environment and Clean and Healthy California.

Bass and Raman spoke separately during the forum, fielding questions about issues such as environmental justice, extreme heat, air pollution, oil drilling, rising energy costs, housing affordability, public safety, emergency response and community health.