How Tom Steyer deployed his billions to stifle climate dissent
Tom Steyer has used his wealth to target climate researcher Roger Pielke Jr. for his views on climate change. Pielke argues that while greenhouse gases do warm the climate, the situation is not as dire as some activists claim. This has led to a campaign against him, funded by Steyer, labeling him a 'disinformer' despite his research being recognized by the IPCC.
- ▪Tom Steyer is running for governor of California and has financially supported attacks on climate researcher Roger Pielke Jr.
- ▪Pielke's research is recognized by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, but he disagrees with the narrative of climate apocalypse.
- ▪The Center for American Progress, a left-leaning group, has labeled Pielke a 'climate denier' for his views on extreme weather and climate change.
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Opinion How Tom Steyer deployed his billions to stifle climate dissent By John Stossel Published May 21, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer speaking at a debate in San Francisco on May 14, 2026. Noah Berger for California Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Billionaire Tom Steyer used his money to attack a lone climate researcher. Roger Pielke Jr.’s research on climate and disaster policy wins awards and is cited by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. “My views are entirely mainstream,” said Pielke. “My work is cited by all three working groups of the IPCC.
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