Science Under Siege

how to fight the five most powerful forces that threaten our world
Michael E. Mann, Peter J. Hotez

Praise for The New Climate War:

‘Mann has combined the roles of groundbreaking scientific researcher, compelling popular communicator, and courageous activist in a way few have since Carl Sagan. His latest book, The New Climate War, provides a thoughtful perspective on the forces impeding meaningful climate action.’

David Carlin, Forbes

Praise for The New Climate War:

‘Mann shows that corporations and lobbyists have been successful in convincing us that climate change will be fine, if we just recycle our bottles and turn out the lights. Instead, he says, global warming is a problem way too hot for any one person to handle. He’s optimistic though, because he sees what we really can and will do. Read his book, and let’s get to work.’

Bill Nye, science educator, CEO of The Planetary Society

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**Praise for The New Climate War:**‘Mann’s voice is especially powerful on the subject.’

David Montgomery, The Washington Post

Two of the world’s most respected scientists reveal the forces behind the dangerous anti-science movement — and show us how to fight back.

From pandemics to the climate crisis, humanity faces tougher challenges than ever. Whether it’s the health of our people or the health of our planet, we know we are on an unsustainable path. But our efforts to effectively tackle these existential crises are now hampered by a common threat: politically and ideologically motivated opposition to science.

Michael E. Mann and Peter J. Hotez are two of the most respected and well-known scientists in the world and have spent the last twenty years on the front lines of the battle to convey accurate, reliable, and trustworthy information about science in the face of determined and nihilistic opposition.

In this powerful manifesto, they reveal the five main forces threatening science: plutocrats, pros, petrostates, phonies, and the press. It is a call to arms and a road map for dismantling the forces of anti-science. Armed with the information in this book, we can be empowered to promote scientific truths, shine light on channels of dark money, dismantle the corporations poisoning the planet, and ultimately avert disaster.

Praise for The New Climate War:

David Carlin, Forbes

Praise for The New Climate War:

Bill Nye, science educator, CEO of The Planetary Society

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Format:Paperback

Size: 234mm × 153mm

Extent:368pp

ISBN (13):9781761381669

RRP:$36.99

Pub date:9 Sep 2025

Rights Held: UK & Commonwealth (ex. Can)

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Michael E. Mann

Michael E. Mann is presidential distinguished professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, and is director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media. He contributed to the award of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize and was elected to the US National Academy of Sciences in 2020.

Peter J. Hotez

Peter J. Hotez is dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine and professor of pediatrics and molecular virology and microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is also the codirector of the Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development. He is an elected member of the US National Academy of Medicine, and in 2022 was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the Covid-19 vaccine.

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