DeSmog

Facebook-f X-twitter
Subscribe
Donate
Donate

DeSmog

Donate
Search
Search

Welcome the GOP Anti-Science Caucus – Only Four GOP House Members Acknowledge Science of Climate Change

Brendan DeMelle DeSmog
By Brendan DeMelle
on

Just how bad is the new crop of Tea Party-infused GOPers when it comes to scientific understanding of climate change?ย  Pretty mind-bogglingly abyssmal.ย 

A new analysis by the Wonk Room with research by Daily Kos contributor RL Miller details the denial among the new crop of Climate Zombies that will be walking the halls ofย Congress.

Among the findings: โ€œ45 of 97 Republican freshmen and 85 of 166 reelected Republicans are confirmed climate zombies. There are no Republican freshmen, in the House or Senate, who admit the science is real.โ€

Yikes.

Head over to the Wonk Room for the full report.

By Brendan DeMelle
Brendan DeMelle DeSmog
Brendan is Executive Director of DeSmog. He is also a freelance writer and researcher specializing in media, politics, climate change and energy. His work has appeared in Vanity Fair, The Huffington Post, Grist, The Washington Times and other outlets.

Related Posts

Fossil Fuel Financing Surged to $906 Billion in 2025 as Big Banks Retreat From Climate Promisesย 
BySarah Hofmann
on

JPMorgan topped the list of bankers embracing โ€œdisaster capitalismโ€ as Trumpโ€™s climate deregulation policies inspire more industry investments, new report finds.

JPMorgan topped the list of bankers embracing โ€œdisaster capitalismโ€ as Trumpโ€™s climate deregulation policies inspire more industry investments, new report finds.
uk/Nigel Farage to Headline Liz Trussโ€™ CPAC GB Event
BySam Bright
on

The Reform leader has opted to join the pro-Trump conference as it comes to the UK.

The Reform leader has opted to join the pro-Trump conference as it comes to the UK.
Series: Inside MAGA’s Global Climate Agenda
Series: MAGA
uk/Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson Have Made ยฃ1 Million from GB News
BySam Bright
on

The broadcaster has been accused of becoming โ€œReform TVโ€.

The broadcaster has been accused of becoming โ€œReform TVโ€.
Series: Defending Democracy from Dirty Money
Series: Defending-UK-Democracy
NYT, WSJ Podcasts Promote Pro-drilling Ads by Top US Oil Lobby API
ByTJ Jordan and Joey Grostern
on

The New York Times has included dozens of ads pushing looser permitting rules on Americaโ€™s third-most popular podcast since September, analysis finds.

The New York Times has included dozens of ads pushing looser permitting rules on Americaโ€™s third-most popular podcast since September, analysis finds.