Naomi Oreskes

Naomi Oreskes is a renowned historian of science and a professor at Harvard University, known for her significant contributions to understanding scientific consensus and denial, particularly in relation to climate change. With a robust academic background and a Ph.D. from Stanford University, she has authored and co-authored influential works, including "Merchants of Doubt," which examines how a small group of scientists obscured the truth on issues from tobacco smoke to global warming. Oreskes is a prominent advocate for environmental awareness and policy change, frequently contributing to major publications and participating in public discourse on scientific integrity and climate action.