Bill requiring climate warning label on gasoline pumps killed by Colorado lawmakers

Bill requiring climate warning label on gasoline pumps killed by Colorado lawmakers

A Colorado Senate committee Wednesday killed a bill that would have required health and climate change warning labels on gasoline pumps in the state. The measure had the backing of dozens of environmental groups but faced fierce opposition from industry and the governor’s office.  House Bill 1277 would have required retailers to warn consumers that burning fossil fuels “releases air pollutants and greenhouse gases, known by the state of Colorado…

Colorado’s Fuel Labeling Bill Dies: A Victory for Common Sense and Consumers

Colorado Democrats have officially killed House Bill 1277, a controversial proposal that sought to slap climate warning labels on gasoline pumps – and fine retailers up to $20,000 per violation for failing to comply. This was one of the more painfully stupid bills this session. By its logic we should also put warnings on RTD bus passes, anything with a computer chip, or any North Face jacket. All rely on fossil fuels or mining. Stickers aren’t …