Jeff Merkley actually said...

The cost of ignoring climate change will continue to increase.

Thank you. I want you to take a look at a chart on the surface temperature issue that was raised.

climate change is exacerbating major factors that lead to wildfire, heat, drought, and dead trees.

I personally say, it is here, and the risk is way too high just to ignore those few, that you might be right that it is not happening.