Colorado Democratic lawmakers tackle climate change without a single GOP backer

A climate change bill that would gradually reduce Colorado’s carbon emissions over the next 30 years is headed to the governor’s desk for approval — without a single Republican vote.

Even as the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns of irreversible and long-term impacts if emissions are not aggressively curbed, Republican lawmakers in Colorado’s Senate Wednesday questioned the scientific consensus, the impact of Colorado’s action on a global challenge and the economics of transitioning from fossil fuels.

“There is no consensus — no consensus whatsoever — on CO2 climate change or man-made climate change,” said Sen. Vicki Marble, a Republican from Fort Collins.

“It’s natural,” said Sen. John Cooke, a Republican from Greeley. “Pretty soon we’re gonna have global cooling. Because that’s what the Earth does.”

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