David R. Legates

David R. Legates is a professor of environmental economics at Florida State University. He has published extensively on climate change and economic policy. Legates is a prominent voice in the debate over climate change policy and has testified before Congress on the topic. He is also a frequent commentator in the media, appearing on outlets such as Fox News and The Wall Street Journal. Legates has a Ph.D. in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has taught at several universities, including the University of Florida and the University of South Carolina. He is a fellow of the Heartland Institute and has received several awards for his work on climate change policy. Legates is also a popular speaker and has given talks at conferences around the world. He is known for his contrarian views on climate change and has been a vocal critic of the Paris Agreement. Despite his skepticism, Legates is widely respected for his expertise in the field and has been a leading voice in the debate over climate change policy.