Naomi Oreskes
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Naomi Oreskes is a renowned historian of science and professor at Harvard University, known for her groundbreaking work on the role of science in society and the defense of scientific integrity. Her research focuses on the history of climate science, scientific consensus, and the ways industries have challenged scientific evidence in the public sphere. She is the co-author (with Erik Conway) of the bestselling book Merchants of Doubt, which exposes how a small group of scientists obscured the truth on issues ranging from tobacco smoke to climate change. She is also the author or co-author of eight other titles, including the award-winning Science on a Mission: How Military Funding Shaped What We Do and Don't Know about the Ocean. Her work has been translated into multiple languages and adapted into an award-winning documentary film. Oreskes has written for leading publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Scientific American, and she is a frequent speaker on climate science, misinformation, and the social responsibility of scientists. She is widely recognized as one of the most influential voices advocating for evidence-based decision-making in public policy. In 2025, she was named the Volvo Environment Laureate. Naomi divides her time between the Boston area and the Hudson River Valley, where she lives with her husband of 40 years, and her Australian Shepherd, Cassie. When she is not writing or teaching, you can find her skiing, kayaking, hiking, doing yoga, or drinking a good glass of red wine.
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