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.