Many congressional Republicans still deny climate science

An analysis reveals that 123 Republican lawmakers in Congress deny human-caused climate change despite declining numbers from previous years.

Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill.

In short:

The Center for American Progress found 123 House and Senate Republicans deny the scientific consensus on climate change.
This group includes prominent leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise.
Despite the reduction in numbers, these members have collectively received $52 million from the fossil fuel industry.

Key quote:

“It's also concerning because it’s so obvious what the facts are, and to watch so many members of Congress pretend that the science is not settled, it just reveals a willingness to disregard truth.”

— Trevor Higgins, senior vice president for energy and environment, Center for American Progress

Why this matters:

Lawmakers denying climate science hinder efforts to address climate change effectively. Their significant influence and funding from fossil fuel interests could stall crucial policy actions needed to mitigate environmental impacts.

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