The Steyer Smear
Billionaire Tom Steyer has targeted climate researcher Roger Pielke Jr. for his views on climate change and disaster policy. Pielke's research, which is recognized by the United Nations' IPCC, challenges the narrative that climate change is solely responsible for increased extreme weather events. Despite facing significant backlash and attempts to silence him, Pielke continues to advocate for a more nuanced understanding of climate impacts.
- ▪Tom Steyer funded attacks against climate researcher Roger Pielke Jr. for his views on climate change.
- ▪Pielke's research is cited by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
- ▪The University of Colorado closed Pielke's research center and moved his office due to pressure from climate advocacy groups.
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The Steyer Smear John Stossel 9:00 AM | May 24, 2026 AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez 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. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); "My views are entirely mainstream," says Pielke. "My work is cited by all three working groups of the IPCC.
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