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Glenn Branch
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Deputy Director, NCSE. Views expressed on BlueSky are my own and not necessarily NCSE's.

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Glenn Branch is the deputy director of the National Center for Science Education. He is a prominent critic of creationism and intelligent design and an activist against campaigns of suppressing teaching of evolution and climate change in school education. He is also a fellow with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. .. more

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 12d
"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...
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 16h
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

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 1d
"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

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 2d
Thanks, Nathan; I'll e-mail you shortly.

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 4d
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

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 5d
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
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Climate.us @climate.us · 5d
Our project director, Rebecca Lindsey, answers the burning question... Why did we choose Climate.us as our website name?

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 6d
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?
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 6d
Plot summary here: the-avocado.org/2019/12/04/h...
Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Christmas at the Plaza Recap/Review
I’ve heard It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year so much in these films, I feel like I work in retail. This particular film takes place in the magical metropolis of New York City. It appears Hal…
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 6d
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 7d
"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

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 8d
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
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 11d
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Climate change education in U.S. middle schools: changes over five pivotal years | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
Climate change owing to human activity is certain to have disruptive effects on nature and society for the foreseeable future, presenting a host of challenges to generations to come. Consequently, cli...
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 11d
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

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 11d
I might be persuaded to send prospective readers a PDF...

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 11d
Salmon P. Chase, Lincoln's first treasury secretary and later chief justice of the Supreme Court, after whom Chase National Bank was named, four years after his death.

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Climate.us @climate.us · 12d
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
Image that says, "Our Origins. For more than a decade, NOAA's Climate.gov website has been the U.S. government's premier platform for climate information for the public. In 2024, the site received more than 15 million page views, and it had more than half a million combined followers on social media." Image that says, "Climate.gov was one of the only federal websites to increase its mentions of 'climate change' during the first Trump administration. In the first half of 2025, Trump administration officials at NOAA terminated Climate.gov's full-time federal and contractor staff, ordered removal of content, and redirected the home page to a page to a page under direct control of political appointees." Image that says, "With Climate.gov unable to continue its operations, the public has lost a trusted source of climate information. Former members of the Climate.gov team are launching an independent, nonprofit successor to Climate.gov: Climate.us. We propose to continue the mission of Climate.gov and expand its scope." Image the says, "Urgent action is needed to preserve the website's contents and transition its core operations outside the federal government, where it will be free from political interference. Learn more and support our mission: www.climate.us"

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 12d
I spent a little time just now looking at early reactions to the Origin. I didn't find it, although there was the related objection that if Darwin allows God to create life he ought to allow God to diversify life.

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 13d
I doubt it.

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 13d
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
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Don Haas (formerly Don Duggan-Haas) @drdonhaas.bsky.social · 13d
Climate Education is Changing in New York State!
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

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 14d
"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.
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 15d
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

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 18d
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.
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 19d
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...
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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 20d
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

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Issues in Science and Technology @issuesinst.bsky.social · 20d
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

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 21d
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

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Evolutionary Studies at Vanderbilt @evolutionvu.bsky.social · 22d
Welsey Roberts presents his evidence that teaching #evolution works and it doesn't have to be religion OR evolution. @ncse.bsky.social #teaching #scicomm

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Glenn Branch @glennbranch.bsky.social · 22d
In which I nitpick a passage in Charles Palliser's novel Rustication.
Palliser and Paley | National Center for Science Education
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