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Non-profit science education organization building public resilience against climate misinformation. More at http://sks.to/welcome
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Welcome to all new followers! For anybody who'd like know more about Skeptical Science, here are two links:
Recording of a presentation given by our team member @baerbelw.bsky.social in 2023
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Related blog post which includes the slide-deck
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Recording of a presentation given by our team member @baerbelw.bsky.social in 2023
youtu.be/9QcZCz6mVDM
Related blog post which includes the slide-deck
skepticalscience.com/16-years-Ske...
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Joe Rogan has one of the world's most popular podcasts. Unfortunately, like nearly all of the most popular online shows, his tends to spread climate misinformation. For @climateconnections.bsky.social I scrutinize his recent episode with octogenarian climate contrarians Lindzen & Happer 🧵 (1/11)
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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November 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Joe Rogan has one of the world's most popular podcasts. Unfortunately, like nearly all of the most popular online shows, his tends to spread climate misinformation. For @climateconnections.bsky.social I scrutinize his recent episode with octogenarian climate contrarians Lindzen & Happer 🧵 (1/11)
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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/
"Are humans responsible for climate change?" recently became fact brief #50 published in collaboration with @gigafactproject.bsky.social and this milestone gave @baerbelw.bsky.social a reason to write a short blog post about the current status of this project:
skepticalscience.com/50-fact-brie...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"Are humans responsible for climate change?" recently became fact brief #50 published in collaboration with @gigafactproject.bsky.social and this milestone gave @baerbelw.bsky.social a reason to write a short blog post about the current status of this project:
skepticalscience.com/50-fact-brie...
skepticalscience.com/50-fact-brie...
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It is International Day of Climate Action.
Facts. Science. Action. Understanding the facts is the first step toward taking climate action. At Climate.us, facts come first.
Take action to support a trusted platform for climate facts by donating today.
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Facts. Science. Action. Understanding the facts is the first step toward taking climate action. At Climate.us, facts come first.
Take action to support a trusted platform for climate facts by donating today.
donorbox.org/climate-us-p...
October 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
It is International Day of Climate Action.
Facts. Science. Action. Understanding the facts is the first step toward taking climate action. At Climate.us, facts come first.
Take action to support a trusted platform for climate facts by donating today.
donorbox.org/climate-us-p...
Facts. Science. Action. Understanding the facts is the first step toward taking climate action. At Climate.us, facts come first.
Take action to support a trusted platform for climate facts by donating today.
donorbox.org/climate-us-p...
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ABC did a fantastic job covering why our mission to keep climate information freely available MATTERS. Watch the video and read story: https://www.abc57.com/news/with-climate-change-data-disappearing-former-noaa-scientists-strike-back
With climate change data disappearing, former NOAA scientists strike back
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Elkhart River in Goshen resembles a serene stream these days, thanks to michiana's drought.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
ABC did a fantastic job covering why our mission to keep climate information freely available MATTERS. Watch the video and read story: https://www.abc57.com/news/with-climate-change-data-disappearing-former-noaa-scientists-strike-back
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See @skepticalscience.bsky.social's shout out on our book, Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment - skepticalscience.com/new-book-cli...
The book is out now open access on our website here:
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The book is out now open access on our website here:
cssn.org/news-researc...
New Book - Climate Obstruction: A global Assessment
Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment is a new book from Brown University’s global Climate Social Science Network, for which a team of more than 100 scholars explored who’s blocking action on clima...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
See @skepticalscience.bsky.social's shout out on our book, Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment - skepticalscience.com/new-book-cli...
The book is out now open access on our website here:
cssn.org/news-researc...
The book is out now open access on our website here:
cssn.org/news-researc...
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Proud to have contributed to the blockbuster new volume Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment, documenting the many, many ways that corporations & orgs try to block climate action. Comprehensive, global in scope, authors from all over the world & the ebook version is FREE cssn.org/news-researc...
Global Assessment - Brown Climate Social Science Network
Climate advocacy has not failed, climate policy has been sabotaged, explains a new open access book, Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Proud to have contributed to the blockbuster new volume Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment, documenting the many, many ways that corporations & orgs try to block climate action. Comprehensive, global in scope, authors from all over the world & the ebook version is FREE cssn.org/news-researc...
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Did you see that we resurrected the Fifth National Climate Assessment this week!?
Did you know that we have a $10k match donation challenge live right now?!
Never miss an update from us, sign up today! www.climate.us#take-action
Did you know that we have a $10k match donation challenge live right now?!
Never miss an update from us, sign up today! www.climate.us#take-action
September 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Did you see that we resurrected the Fifth National Climate Assessment this week!?
Did you know that we have a $10k match donation challenge live right now?!
Never miss an update from us, sign up today! www.climate.us#take-action
Did you know that we have a $10k match donation challenge live right now?!
Never miss an update from us, sign up today! www.climate.us#take-action
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Fact: The scientific consensus on climate change is strong, with over 97% of climate scientists agreeing that human activities are the primary driver of global warming.
New evidence for the Gateway (mis)Belief Model: Perceived consensus shapes climate beliefs www.psypost.org/new-evidence...
“…misinformation about climate change can reduce people’s perceptions of scientific consensus, which in turn tends to lower belief in human-caused climate change…”
“…misinformation about climate change can reduce people’s perceptions of scientific consensus, which in turn tends to lower belief in human-caused climate change…”
New evidence for the Gateway (mis)Belief Model: Perceived consensus shapes climate beliefs
New research suggests that even brief exposure to climate misinformation can distort how much scientific agreement people think exists, and this shift tends to lead to less worry and lower support for...
www.psypost.org
September 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Fact: The scientific consensus on climate change is strong, with over 97% of climate scientists agreeing that human activities are the primary driver of global warming.
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In the 1st half of 2025, @climate.noaa.gov 's staff were terminated, shutting down daily operations.
Now, former members have joined w/ nonprofit partners to launch Climate.us, where climate info can be safeguarded from politics.
Check out our website and join the effort today.
Now, former members have joined w/ nonprofit partners to launch Climate.us, where climate info can be safeguarded from politics.
Check out our website and join the effort today.
September 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
In the 1st half of 2025, @climate.noaa.gov 's staff were terminated, shutting down daily operations.
Now, former members have joined w/ nonprofit partners to launch Climate.us, where climate info can be safeguarded from politics.
Check out our website and join the effort today.
Now, former members have joined w/ nonprofit partners to launch Climate.us, where climate info can be safeguarded from politics.
Check out our website and join the effort today.
Our latest fact brief:
Q: "Is global warming actually happening?"
A: "Yes - Multiple indicators show Earth is warming rapidly. [...]"
sks.to/gfb-warming?...
All fact briefs sks.to/gfb?utm-sour...
Q: "Is global warming actually happening?"
A: "Yes - Multiple indicators show Earth is warming rapidly. [...]"
sks.to/gfb-warming?...
All fact briefs sks.to/gfb?utm-sour...
![Screenshot of our latest fact brief:
Q: "Is global warming actually happening?"
A: "Yes - Multiple indicators show Earth is warming rapidly. [...]"
https://sks.to/gfb-warming](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:o3l3q42chbeego5si57rubpr/bafkreigscp5edz5wjgkse7l2xahuj2cut2je5eicsgkgaqax3nh5r5lo4m@jpeg)
September 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Our latest fact brief:
Q: "Is global warming actually happening?"
A: "Yes - Multiple indicators show Earth is warming rapidly. [...]"
sks.to/gfb-warming?...
All fact briefs sks.to/gfb?utm-sour...
Q: "Is global warming actually happening?"
A: "Yes - Multiple indicators show Earth is warming rapidly. [...]"
sks.to/gfb-warming?...
All fact briefs sks.to/gfb?utm-sour...
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EXCITING NEWS!
The Climate.us page has officially launched.
Here you will be able to read more about us, our plan, updates, see what real people are saying, view our news coverage, and of course find ways to take action.
We look forward to your continued support.
The Climate.us page has officially launched.
Here you will be able to read more about us, our plan, updates, see what real people are saying, view our news coverage, and of course find ways to take action.
We look forward to your continued support.
September 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
EXCITING NEWS!
The Climate.us page has officially launched.
Here you will be able to read more about us, our plan, updates, see what real people are saying, view our news coverage, and of course find ways to take action.
We look forward to your continued support.
The Climate.us page has officially launched.
Here you will be able to read more about us, our plan, updates, see what real people are saying, view our news coverage, and of course find ways to take action.
We look forward to your continued support.
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Read what @drshepherd2013.bsky.social had to say about us in @Forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
Be sure to check out more about our initiative here: donorbox.org/climate-us-p...
Be sure to check out more about our initiative here: donorbox.org/climate-us-p...
September 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Read what @drshepherd2013.bsky.social had to say about us in @Forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
Be sure to check out more about our initiative here: donorbox.org/climate-us-p...
Be sure to check out more about our initiative here: donorbox.org/climate-us-p...
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“This is information that the taxpayers have already paid for,” said @relindsey.bsky.social. “This administration is trying to hide it and take it away from us. It’s an abuse of government. It’s a waste of resources. People should be indignant.”
Meet @climate.us:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Meet @climate.us:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists breathe new life into climate website after shutdown under Trump
Climate.gov, which went dark this summer, set to be revived by volunteers as climate.us with expanded mission
www.theguardian.com
August 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
“This is information that the taxpayers have already paid for,” said @relindsey.bsky.social. “This administration is trying to hide it and take it away from us. It’s an abuse of government. It’s a waste of resources. People should be indignant.”
Meet @climate.us:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Meet @climate.us:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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If you'd like to offer comments on the misleading & error-ridden US federal report, "Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate," the link to do so is below.
Comments are due by Sept 2. Pls see next post for links to resources that debunk the claims in this report.
Comments are due by Sept 2. Pls see next post for links to resources that debunk the claims in this report.
Notice of Availability: A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) seeks public comment on the draft report produced by DOE's Climate Working Group (CWG), titled "A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emi...
www.federalregister.gov
August 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
If you'd like to offer comments on the misleading & error-ridden US federal report, "Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate," the link to do so is below.
Comments are due by Sept 2. Pls see next post for links to resources that debunk the claims in this report.
Comments are due by Sept 2. Pls see next post for links to resources that debunk the claims in this report.
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Is sea level around the US accelerating? If you actually do the analysis, instead of just repeating talking points from decades ago, the answer is yes.
tamino.wordpress.com/2025/08/03/s...
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Sea Level Mis-information from DOE
Here in the USA, the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a report titled “A Critical Review of the Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate.” It is a product of the …
tamino.wordpress.com
August 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Is sea level around the US accelerating? If you actually do the analysis, instead of just repeating talking points from decades ago, the answer is yes.
tamino.wordpress.com/2025/08/03/s...
tamino.wordpress.com/2025/08/03/s...
Our latest fact brief:
Q: "Are human CO2 emissions driving current global warming?"
A: "Yes - While many natural factors influence Earth’s climate, human emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide are driving today’s global warming. [...]"
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All fact briefs sks.to/gfb
Q: "Are human CO2 emissions driving current global warming?"
A: "Yes - While many natural factors influence Earth’s climate, human emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide are driving today’s global warming. [...]"
sks.to/gfb-driver?u...
All fact briefs sks.to/gfb
![Screenshot of our latest fact brief:
Q: "Are human CO2 emissions driving current global warming?"
A: "Yes - While many natural factors influence Earth’s climate, human emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide are driving today’s global warming. [...]"
https://sks.to/gfb-driver](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:o3l3q42chbeego5si57rubpr/bafkreigdwms64ag7sxoqeje7iks6gwhkpzju6qy3iysdox3wmxcpqz2zvm@jpeg)
July 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our latest fact brief:
Q: "Are human CO2 emissions driving current global warming?"
A: "Yes - While many natural factors influence Earth’s climate, human emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide are driving today’s global warming. [...]"
sks.to/gfb-driver?u...
All fact briefs sks.to/gfb
Q: "Are human CO2 emissions driving current global warming?"
A: "Yes - While many natural factors influence Earth’s climate, human emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide are driving today’s global warming. [...]"
sks.to/gfb-driver?u...
All fact briefs sks.to/gfb
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The US Global Change Research Program's website, including all its sub-domains that host the National Climate Assessments and related reports, is now offline.
The 1990 Global Change Research Act (see below) mandates its research findings be available to all federal agencies & departments.
The 1990 Global Change Research Act (see below) mandates its research findings be available to all federal agencies & departments.
June 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The US Global Change Research Program's website, including all its sub-domains that host the National Climate Assessments and related reports, is now offline.
The 1990 Global Change Research Act (see below) mandates its research findings be available to all federal agencies & departments.
The 1990 Global Change Research Act (see below) mandates its research findings be available to all federal agencies & departments.
After 33 weeks of highlighting one of the rebuttals to solar, wind and EV myths on Tuesdays, this phase of our successful collaboration with the @sabincenter.bsky.social came to a close recently. We recap the project in this blog post:
sks.to/sabin33-reca...
sks.to/sabin33-reca...
June 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
After 33 weeks of highlighting one of the rebuttals to solar, wind and EV myths on Tuesdays, this phase of our successful collaboration with the @sabincenter.bsky.social came to a close recently. We recap the project in this blog post:
sks.to/sabin33-reca...
sks.to/sabin33-reca...
June 21 is #showyourstripes day and we encourage everybody to join and start conversations about climate risks and solutions with the help of the icon graphic created by @edhawkins.org in 2018, inspired by a blanket crocheted by @elliehighwood.bsky.social
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skepticalscience.com/show-your-st...
June 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
June 21 is #showyourstripes day and we encourage everybody to join and start conversations about climate risks and solutions with the help of the icon graphic created by @edhawkins.org in 2018, inspired by a blanket crocheted by @elliehighwood.bsky.social
skepticalscience.com/show-your-st...
skepticalscience.com/show-your-st...
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I am privileged to announce the publication of the Anti-Autocracy Handbook: sks.to/autocracy 1/12
The Anti-Autocracy Handbook: A Scholars' Guide to Navigating Democratic Backsliding
The Anti-Autocracy Handbook is a call to action, resilience, and collective defence of democracy, truth, and academic freedom in the face of mounting authoritarianism. It tries to provide guidance to ...
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June 19, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I am privileged to announce the publication of the Anti-Autocracy Handbook: sks.to/autocracy 1/12
Our latest fact brief:
Q: "Was 1934 the hottest year in the global record?"
A: "1934 was a particularly hot year in the contiguous United States, but not globally exceptional. Worldwide, 1934 was a relatively cooler year [...]"
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Q: "Was 1934 the hottest year in the global record?"
A: "1934 was a particularly hot year in the contiguous United States, but not globally exceptional. Worldwide, 1934 was a relatively cooler year [...]"
sks.to/gfb-1934?utm...
All fact briefs sks.to/gfb?utm-sour...
![Screenshot of our latest fact brief:
Q: "Was 1934 the hottest year in the global record?"
A: "1934 was a particularly hot year in the contiguous United States, but not globally exceptional. Worldwide, 1934 was a relatively cooler year [...]"
https://sks.to/gfb-1934](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:o3l3q42chbeego5si57rubpr/bafkreifz6iyjxr3ti27osqy2bcxifzuqoib6cuv26nwkfw73u7viikpwri@jpeg)
June 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Our latest fact brief:
Q: "Was 1934 the hottest year in the global record?"
A: "1934 was a particularly hot year in the contiguous United States, but not globally exceptional. Worldwide, 1934 was a relatively cooler year [...]"
sks.to/gfb-1934?utm...
All fact briefs sks.to/gfb?utm-sour...
Q: "Was 1934 the hottest year in the global record?"
A: "1934 was a particularly hot year in the contiguous United States, but not globally exceptional. Worldwide, 1934 was a relatively cooler year [...]"
sks.to/gfb-1934?utm...
All fact briefs sks.to/gfb?utm-sour...
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If you are shocked, alarmed, or disappointed about the news that Climate.gov has been effectively shut down with the firing of its content team, here are some things you can do to help! (1/6) 🧪
June 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
If you are shocked, alarmed, or disappointed about the news that Climate.gov has been effectively shut down with the firing of its content team, here are some things you can do to help! (1/6) 🧪
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Berardelli Bonus: Today I taught a Climate Change 101 Class at USF to seniors A question that came up - Is it possible that global warming is caused by variations in the Sun's energy? Here we plot the changes in solar irradiance (sun's energy that hits the Earth) vs Global temperatures to find out.
June 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Berardelli Bonus: Today I taught a Climate Change 101 Class at USF to seniors A question that came up - Is it possible that global warming is caused by variations in the Sun's energy? Here we plot the changes in solar irradiance (sun's energy that hits the Earth) vs Global temperatures to find out.