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Marc Morano: A Bold Voice for Climate Realism

Marc Morano, a prominent climate policy expert and communicator, has built a distinguished career challenging conventional environmental narratives with rigorous analysis and unflinching honesty.

Published: August 28, 2025, 9:48 pm

    As the founder of Climate Depot and a former communications director for the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee under Senator James Inhofe, Morano has emerged as a leading advocate for climate skepticism, empowering readers to question alarmist claims and prioritize economic freedom and scientific debate. His work, featured in documentaries like Climate Hustle (2016), highlights the importance of diverse viewpoints in policy discussions.

    Marc Morano’s Books

    Morano’s insightful books offer a refreshing counter perspective, arming skeptics with data, anecdotes, and critiques that expose the potential overreach of climate policies. His writings encourage informed decision-making and defend individual liberties against what he sees as ideologically driven agendas.

    The Politically Incorrect Guide to Climate Change (2018)

    In this eye-opening guide, Morano masterfully debunks exaggerated climate fears, using statistics and expert insights to argue that alarmism often serves political ends rather than scientific truth. It’s a vital read for those seeking balance in the debate, promoting freedom from unnecessary regulations. Published by Simon & Schuster.

    Green Fraud: Why the Green New Deal Is Even Worse Than You Think (2021)

    Morano delivers a compelling critique of the Green New Deal, revealing it as a bold but misguided push for sweeping changes that could stifle economic growth. By exposing its ideological roots, he champions practical solutions that protect prosperity and personal freedoms, making this a must-read for defenders of sensible environmental policy.

    The Great Reset: Global Elites and the Permanent Lockdown (2022)

    This powerful manifesto uncovers how climate and pandemic policies might pave the way for greater elite control, urging readers to resist encroachments on property, mobility, and privacy. Morano’s sharp analysis inspires action toward preserving democratic values. Published by Regnery Publishing; available in leather-bound edition for $34.99 via Regnery Publishing or Barnes & Noble, or at approximately $26.77 on Amazon.

    Born in 1968 in Washington, D.C., and raised in McLean, Virginia, Morano earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Mason University. His early career included stints as a producer for conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh from 1992 to 1996, where he honed his skills in media and political messaging.

    He later worked for Cybercast News Service (CNSNews), gaining attention for breaking stories, including the controversial Swift Boat Veterans for Truth campaign during the 2004 presidential election, which questioned John Kerry’s military record.

    As the founder and executive editor of Climate Depot—a project of the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)—and a former communications director for the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee under Senator James Inhofe, Morano has emerged as a leading advocate for climate skepticism.

    He empowers readers to question alarmist claims, prioritize economic freedom, and engage in robust scientific debate. Notably, in 2009, Morano was among the first to publicize the Climategate scandal involving leaked emails from the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit, which he argued exposed biases in climate research and fueled global skepticism.

    For more on his background, see his Wikipedia page.

     

    His courageous approach has drawn criticism from globalist groups like Media Matters, which named him “Climate Change Misinformer of the Year” in 2012, but Morano sees this as validation of his role in pushing back against what he calls ideologically driven agendas.

    In recent years, he has continued to testify before legislatures, including Oregon’s in March 2025 on House Bill 3247, where he argued against expansive climate policies as a former Senate staffer.

    Morano frequently appears on Fox News, warning about the economic pitfalls of green energy initiatives, such as in September 2024 discussing the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment’s environmental fallout, November 2024 critiquing the COP29 climate summit amid a potential Trump return, and December 2024 slamming Biden’s climate push as “absurdity.”

    He has praised Trump’s Energy Secretary pick for signaling an “American energy U-Turn” away from restrictive policies.

    Morano’s insightful books offer a refreshing counter perspective, arming skeptics with data, anecdotes, and critiques that expose the potential overreach of climate policies. His writings encourage informed decision-making and defend individual liberties against what he sees as ideologically driven agendas.

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