The Inquisition of Climate Science
"The most comprehensive, illuminating and searing account yet of the murky world of climate change denial and the charlatans who populate it." -- Irish Times"Powell consistently brings the sharp insight of a knowledgeable insider melded with the skepticism of a critical outsider to the most important issues in science. In his latest book--his best yet--he shows us the path to understanding climate change."--Peter D. Ward , The University of Washington"James Lawrence Powell's must-read book is a welcome addition to the growing literature debunking fossil fuel-funded, anti-science disinformation. As Powell makes clear, it is time for scientists to stand up and be counted."--Joseph Romm, editor of Climate Progress and senior fellow at American ProgressThis book is a winner, written in an easy, logical style with thorough and fascinating discussions of major deniers.(Orrin Pilkey, Duke University, coauthor ofThe Rising Sea7/9/2011)With the evidence for global warming so strong, why, Powell asks, does half the American public doubt it? His answer is a history of the campaign of denial, the most comprehensive and up-to-date history available. It is well written and well worth reading: this is the most important issue facing our generation.(Spencer Weart, author ofThe Discovery of Global Warming)This courageous and well-researched book exposes how ideologues and money combined to attack sound climate science.(Richard Somerville, University of California, San Diego, author ofThe Forgiving Air: Understanding Environmental Change, second edition)… this is a highly authoritative and accessible book that should be read by everyone who has any doubts about the reality of climate change.(Irish Times)