The award-winning climate scientist Michael E. Mann and the Pulitzer Prize–winning political cartoonist Tom Toles have been on the front lines of the fight against climate denialism for most of their careers. They have witnessed the manipulation of the media by business and political interests and the unconscionable play to partisanship on issues that affect the well-being of billions. The lessons they have learned have been invaluable, inspiring this brilliant, colorful escape hatch from the madhouse of the climate wars.

The Madhouse Effect portrays the intellectual pretzels into which denialists must twist logic to explain away the clear evidence that human activity has changed Earth's climate. Toles's cartoons collapse counter-scientific strategies into their biased components, helping readers see how to best strike at these fallacies. Mann's expert skills at science communication aim to restore sanity to a debate that continues to rage against widely acknowledged scientific consensus. The synergy of these two climate science crusaders enlivens the gloom and doom of so many climate-themed books—and may even convert die-hard doubters to the side of sound science.

"Concise and fiercely illustrated." - Scientific American

"A breezy, engaging read.... If tackling climate change is indeed a war, then Mann and Toles have certainly earned their stripes." - Nature

"[A] brilliant, colorful escape hatch form the madhouse of the climate wars.... [The Madhouse Effect] may even convert die-hard doubters to the side of sound science." - Yale Climate Connections

"The best of both worlds: an illustrated compendium of horrifying science that also provides a few laughs." - Lit / Rant

"Recommended." - Choice

"It is a good primer for high school students on climate change and why we should care about it, and the “whys,” “hows,” and “whos” of the denial industry." - Green Teacher