Philippe Verdier (born 23 May 1968[citation needed]) is a French radio and television weather presenter, and the author of Climat Investigation, a 2015 book critical of the politics of global warming.

[10] In October 2015, Verdier sensationally published a book titled Climat Investigation, questioning links between scientists, politicians, lobbyists, and environmental NGOs.

We are hostage to a planetary scandal over climate change – a war machine whose aim is to keep us in fear.”[8]The book led France 2 to take Verdier off the air within a few days, sending him on a “forced holiday”.

[13] In a statement, the state broadcasting company said "Our rules... prevent anyone from using their professional status... to push forward their personal opinions.”[14][15] In November and December 2015, Verdier covered the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris for Russia Today.

[10] In 2016, he founded Force 8, a consultancy firm advising on management and communication,[16] and in October of that year joined Sud Radio to present Grand Matin Week-end on Saturdays and Sundays.