Glenn Branch
@glennbranch.bsky.social
Deputy Director, NCSE. Views expressed on BlueSky are my own and not necessarily NCSE's.
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International Handbook of Research on STEAM Curriculum and Practice
This comprehensive handbook delves into timely issues in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts/architecture, and mathematics) curriculum and praxis. Cutting-edge research will help STEAM educa...
www.routledge.com
"Overcoming Obstacles to Evolution and Climate Change Education: A Synoptic Review from a US Perspective," by yours truly, Don Haas (@drdonhaas.bsky.social), and Jamie L. Jensen, is now published!
The Know Rogan Experience (@knowrogan.bsky.social) dissects the claims of two octogenarian climate change deniers recently featured on Joe Rogan's podcast.
#0046 - Richard Lindzen & William Happer
We break down Joe's October 2025 interview with Richard Lindzen & William Happer from the CO2 Coalition. Main event Guardian | Royal Society tells Exxon: stop fundi…
www.knowrogan.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The Know Rogan Experience (@knowrogan.bsky.social) dissects the claims of two octogenarian climate change deniers recently featured on Joe Rogan's podcast.
"The fingerprints of Russia and Saudi Arabia are all over the decision text in Brazil. But a group of nations led by Colombia and the Netherlands offer hope," writes Genevieve Guenther (@doctorvive.bsky.social).
Another Cop wrecked by fossil fuel interests and our leaders’ cowardice – but there is another way | Genevieve Guenther
The fingerprints of Russia and Saudi Arabia are all over the decision text in Brazil. But a group of nations led by Colombia and the Netherlands offer hope, says End Climate Silence founding director ...
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"The fingerprints of Russia and Saudi Arabia are all over the decision text in Brazil. But a group of nations led by Colombia and the Netherlands offer hope," writes Genevieve Guenther (@doctorvive.bsky.social).
Attention, New Yorkers! I will be participating in a panel discussion on "Evolution on Trial: 100 Years after Scopes" at the AMNH, 7:00 p.m. on December 11.
Scopes Trial Revisited: Teaching Evolution 100 Years Later | AMNH
In this event, experts will revisit ongoing debates over science, religion, and education in America 100 years after the Scopes Trial.
www.amnh.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Attention, New Yorkers! I will be participating in a panel discussion on "Evolution on Trial: 100 Years after Scopes" at the AMNH, 7:00 p.m. on December 11.
It's surprising that the very first bill to require climate change instruction in a state's public institutions of higher education hasn't attracted any attention from the media yet.
A bill requiring climate change in New Jersey public higher education | National Center for Science Education
ncse.ngo
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
It's surprising that the very first bill to require climate change instruction in a state's public institutions of higher education hasn't attracted any attention from the media yet.
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Our project director, Rebecca Lindsey, answers the burning question... Why did we choose Climate.us as our website name?
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Our project director, Rebecca Lindsey, answers the burning question... Why did we choose Climate.us as our website name?
Porifera for life!
Fierce Debate About Earth’s First Animal Heats Up
Fierce Debate About Earth’s First Animal Heats Up: Are you Team Sponge or Team Comb Jelly?
nautil.us
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Porifera for life!
"Bill Gates's climate comments are a dangerous distraction," warns Michael E. Mann (@michaelemann.bsky.social).
Bill Gates’s climate comments are a dangerous distraction
People do not have to dismiss or exaggerate the climate threat to justify concerted action.
www.nature.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"Bill Gates's climate comments are a dangerous distraction," warns Michael E. Mann (@michaelemann.bsky.social).
In which I identify "A Gentleman with a Duster" -- and assess his attitudes toward Darwinism and evolution.
“A Gentleman with a Duster,” Part 1 | National Center for Science Education
ncse.ngo
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In which I identify "A Gentleman with a Duster" -- and assess his attitudes toward Darwinism and evolution.
It's always nice to see the press using NCSE's research (here "Climate change education in U.S. middle schools: Changes over five pivotal years")!
State Ed says teachers must teach human causes of climate change
The Board of Regents is requiring climate change education. But almost half of middle school science teachers currently tell students that humans haven’t caused climate change.
www.timesunion.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
It's always nice to see the press using NCSE's research (here "Climate change education in U.S. middle schools: Changes over five pivotal years")!
"Overcoming Obstacles to Evolution and Climate Change Education: A Synoptic Review from a US Perspective," by yours truly, Don Haas (@drdonhaas.bsky.social), and Jamie L. Jensen, is now published!
International Handbook of Research on STEAM Curriculum and Practice
This comprehensive handbook delves into timely issues in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts/architecture, and mathematics) curriculum and praxis. Cutting-edge research will help STEAM educa...
www.routledge.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"Overcoming Obstacles to Evolution and Climate Change Education: A Synoptic Review from a US Perspective," by yours truly, Don Haas (@drdonhaas.bsky.social), and Jamie L. Jensen, is now published!
Reposted by Glenn Branch
Climate.us is brought to you by the same team behind Climate(.)gov, one of the few government websites that increased mentions of “climate change” during the first Trump administration. #ClimateForUs #ScienceNotSilence #ProtectClimateScience
November 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Climate.us is brought to you by the same team behind Climate(.)gov, one of the few government websites that increased mentions of “climate change” during the first Trump administration. #ClimateForUs #ScienceNotSilence #ProtectClimateScience
In which I connect The Princess Bride with John Augustine Zahm's 1886 book The Catholic Church and Modern Science.
Inconceivable! | National Center for Science Education
ncse.ngo
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In which I connect The Princess Bride with John Augustine Zahm's 1886 book The Catholic Church and Modern Science.
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Climate Education is Changing in New York State!
Check out my fresh blog on what's happening!
www.priweb.org/blog-post/cl...
Check out my fresh blog on what's happening!
www.priweb.org/blog-post/cl...
Climate Education is Changing in New York State — Paleontological Research Institution
by Dr. Don Haas On November 4, 2025, at the meeting of the Board of Regents, the Regents provisionally adopted instructional requirements for personal finance and climate education, marking the shi...
www.priweb.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Climate Education is Changing in New York State!
Check out my fresh blog on what's happening!
www.priweb.org/blog-post/cl...
Check out my fresh blog on what's happening!
www.priweb.org/blog-post/cl...
"We can't let state-sponsored denial of robust scientific evidence continue to spread unchecked."
The comforting but dangerous fantasy of ‘normal’ climatic and political aberrations
Our current political climate is just as unusual and concerning as the current state of our planetary climate.
thebulletin.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"We can't let state-sponsored denial of robust scientific evidence continue to spread unchecked."
Shame on The Today Show for devoting three minutes of its November 10, 2025, show to promoting fundamentalist pseudoarchaeology.
Have Researchers Found Noah's Ark? A Look at New Evidence
Some American researchers claim they’ve found what they believe is evidence of Noah’s Ark buried in a mountainous part of Turkey and reveal scans made with ground-penetrating radar shows what they say...
www.today.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Shame on The Today Show for devoting three minutes of its November 10, 2025, show to promoting fundamentalist pseudoarchaeology.
Dana Nuccitelli (@dananuccitelli.bsky.social) describes the five techniques of science denial on display in Joe Rogan's podcasts addressing climate change.
Five ways Joe Rogan misleads listeners about climate change » Yale Climate Connections
Rogan exposes millions to climate denial. Let’s break down his tactics.
yaleclimateconnections.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Dana Nuccitelli (@dananuccitelli.bsky.social) describes the five techniques of science denial on display in Joe Rogan's podcasts addressing climate change.
Reposted by Glenn Branch
Welsey Roberts presents his evidence that teaching #evolution works and it doesn't have to be religion OR evolution. @ncse.bsky.social #teaching #scicomm
November 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Welsey Roberts presents his evidence that teaching #evolution works and it doesn't have to be religion OR evolution. @ncse.bsky.social #teaching #scicomm
Dana Nuccitelli (@dananuccitelli.bsky.social) debunks nineteen climate myths propagated by "two octogenarian fringe climate contrarians" on Joe Rogan's podcast.
Debunking Joe Rogan, Dick Lindzen, and Will Happer
Joe Rogan has one of the most popular podcasts on the Spotify and Apple Podcasts platforms, and a combined 50 million followers on YouTube, Spotify, and Instagram. And like nearly all of the most popu...
skepticalscience.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Dana Nuccitelli (@dananuccitelli.bsky.social) debunks nineteen climate myths propagated by "two octogenarian fringe climate contrarians" on Joe Rogan's podcast.
Paul Braterman (@paulbraterman.bsky.social) illuminatingly discusses "Evolution and Creationism in the Age of Trump" for 3 Quarks Daily.
Evolution and Creationism in the age of Trump - 3 Quarks Daily
by Paul Braterman
3quarksdaily.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Paul Braterman (@paulbraterman.bsky.social) illuminatingly discusses "Evolution and Creationism in the Age of Trump" for 3 Quarks Daily.
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In 2005, the Panda Trial held that intelligent design cannot be taught in science classrooms. 20 years later, @monyab.bsky.social revisits the trial and the people involved, finding insights into conflicts around community, religion, science, and education. Read the story: issues.org/science-curr...
Of Pandas and Science Curricula
Twenty years ago, a landmark court case held that intelligent design cannot be taught in science classrooms. What lessons does it offer for conflicts in education?
issues.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In 2005, the Panda Trial held that intelligent design cannot be taught in science classrooms. 20 years later, @monyab.bsky.social revisits the trial and the people involved, finding insights into conflicts around community, religion, science, and education. Read the story: issues.org/science-curr...
Congratulations to Naomi Oreskes (@naomioreskes.bsky.social) on receiving the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize!
Harvard Professor Naomi Oreskes Receives the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize
Press Release from the Volvo Environment Prize Foundation Naomi Oreskes, a world-renowned earth scientist and historian from Harvard University, is the recipient of the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize. S...
www.volvogroup.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Congratulations to Naomi Oreskes (@naomioreskes.bsky.social) on receiving the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize!
In which I nitpick a passage in Charles Palliser's novel Rustication.
Palliser and Paley | National Center for Science Education
ncse.ngo
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In which I nitpick a passage in Charles Palliser's novel Rustication.
A different version of the Deutsche Welle story about climate change education in the United States for which I was interviewed.
What US school kids are learning about climate – DW – 10/31/2025
As the long arm of the fossil fuel lobby enters the classroom, some US science teachers are finding their job requires more than simply imparting knowledge and wisdom.
www.dw.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A different version of the Deutsche Welle story about climate change education in the United States for which I was interviewed.
Mitch Cruzan describes his new book about human evolution, Looking Down the Tree, at The Panda's Thumb.
Looking Down the Tree – Exploring the Origins of Our Species
pandasthumb.org
October 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Mitch Cruzan describes his new book about human evolution, Looking Down the Tree, at The Panda's Thumb.
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The 2025 #TIME100Climate list is out! We are thrilled to share that Rebecca Lindsey, our project director, is part of this group: (link)
This list recognizes the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action in 2025.
See the full list: time.com/collections/time-100-climate-2025/
This list recognizes the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action in 2025.
See the full list: time.com/collections/time-100-climate-2025/
October 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The 2025 #TIME100Climate list is out! We are thrilled to share that Rebecca Lindsey, our project director, is part of this group: (link)
This list recognizes the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action in 2025.
See the full list: time.com/collections/time-100-climate-2025/
This list recognizes the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action in 2025.
See the full list: time.com/collections/time-100-climate-2025/