The Greatest Hoax: How the Global Warming Conspiracy Threatens Your Future is a 2012 book authored by James M. 'Jim' Inhofe, a former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma known for his climate change skepticism. Published by WND Books, the book argues that global warming is a hoax perpetuated by scientists, politicians, and environmentalists to expand government regulation, increase taxes, and control individual freedoms. Inhofe draws on the 'Climategate' scandal involving leaked emails from the University of East Anglia's Climatic Research Unit in 2009, which he claims vindicates his long-held views that human-caused climate change is exaggerated or fabricated. The text critiques international agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and U.S. policies under the Obama administration, positioning climate science as part of a broader liberal agenda. Inhofe expands on his congressional record as chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee where he repeatedly blocked climate legislation, presenting historical weather data and quotes from skeptical scientists to support his thesis. The book warns that acceptance of global warming consensus threatens economic growth and American sovereignty, promoting skeptic views that have influenced conservative policy debates and media narratives. While it sold modestly, it gained traction among right-wing audiences and contributed to the politicization of climate science in the U.S. Critics, including environmental groups and mainstream scientists, have condemned the book as misinformation that cherry-picks data and ignores peer-reviewed research.