Standing Up for Science tells the remarkable life story of physicist William Happer, from his birth in British India on the eve of World War II, through his groundbreaking work in nuclear physics, adaptive optics, and medical imaging, to his emergence as a leading voice questioning the dominance of computer models in climate science. Drawing on extensive interviews, the book explores Happer's contributions to laser guide star technology for astronomy and missile defense, his development of hyperpolarized gas lung imaging, and his service as Director of Energy Research at the Department of Energy. It also examines his decision to co-found the CO₂ Coalition and his insistence that carbon dioxide is essential to life and that its warming effect is modest. Blending personal history, scientific explanation, and contributions from colleagues, this biography champions evidence-based science, intellectual honesty, and the freedom to question prevailing narratives.

Will T. Wilkinson is a Canadian writer who specializes in helping extraordinary people write their memoirs and biographies. He lives in Maui and Oregon with his wife of more than thirty years. An English major with a lifelong love of science fiction, Wilkinson brings a clear, accessible, and thoughtful voice to complex subjects. He is the author of Standing Up for Science: The Life, Discoveries and Legacy of William Happer, a biography of the renowned physicist and co-founder of the CO₂ Coalition. Wilkinson's work focuses on documenting meaningful lives and legacies for future generations. His writing is guided by a deep appreciation for rigorous inquiry, intellectual honesty, and the courage to follow evidence wherever it leads. Wilkinson's work can be found at www.meaningfulmemoirs.com.