James Hoggan (public relations expert)

James Hoggan is a Canadian public relations professional, author, and commentator known for his work on climate change communication and disinformation. He is the founder and chairman of DeSmog, a website that investigates and reports on climate change denial and disinformation campaigns. Hoggan is also the president of Hoggan & Associates, a public relations firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Hoggan's work focuses on exposing the tactics used by corporations and lobby groups to undermine climate science and public support for climate action. He has authored or co-authored several books on the subject, including "Climate Cover-Up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming" and "I'm Right and You're an Idiot: The Toxic State of Public Discourse and How to Clean It Up."

His commentary and analysis have appeared in numerous media outlets, and he is a frequent speaker at conferences and events related to climate change communication and public opinion. Hoggan is a critic of what he calls the "manufactured doubt" surrounding climate science and advocates for increased transparency and accountability in public discourse. He has been recognized for his work with various awards and accolades.