In Colorado, gas for cars could soon come with a warning label

In Colorado, gas for cars could soon come with a warning label

The Centennial State may become first in the nation to require retailers to warn consumers that burning fossil fuels “releases air pollutants and greenhouse gases, known by the state of Colorado to be linked to significant health impacts and global heating.” The warning is the linchpin of a bill — HB25-1277 — that narrowly passed the state House on April 2 and is scheduled to be heard in the Senate’s Transportation & Energy Committee this week. …

Colorado may require labels on pumps warning drivers that gasoline causes climate change

Retailers who fail to comply with the law would be treated under the law as engaging in deceptive trade practices and be subject to penalties under consumer protection laws.

In Colorado, gas for cars could soon come with a warning label • Colorado Newsline

(Sean Rayford/Getty Images)A version of this story originally appeared in Capital & Main. The Centennial State may become first in the nation to require retailers to warn consumers that burning fossil fuels “releases air pollutants and greenhouse gases, known by the state of Colorado to be linked to significant health impacts and global heating.” The warning is the linchpin of a bill — House Bill 25-1277 — that narrowly passed the state House on…