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Safeguarding Sound Science

National Center for Science Education
Climate Change
Education
Climate Denial
Misinformation
Environmental Science
Science Education
Fossil Fuel Industry
Science Standards
Miseducation
Earth Science
Environmental Justice
Oklahoma
Public Perception
Communication
Public Health
Climate Matters
Miscommunication In Climate Science
Social Justice
Disinformation
Youth Activism

Safeguarding Sound Science from the National Center for Science Education combats misinformation, disinformation, and misconceptions about climate change with actual science. In Season One: Climate Change Edition, Mat Kaplan (former host of Planetary Radio) talks to scientists, teachers, and other experts to explore who's behind some of the more insidious efforts to spread misinformation, how thos... more

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Bertha Vazquez
Retired science teacher and co-author of 'What Teachers Want to Know About Teaching Climate Change'
Center for Inquiry
Episode: Making Every Classroom a Climate Classroom
Amanda Townley
Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education
National Center for Science Education
Episode: Making Every Classroom a Climate Classroom
Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd
Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences
University of Georgia
Episode: Zombie Theories Must Die! A Conversation with Climate Communicator Marshall Shepherd
Katie Worth
Author of Miseducation, How Climate Change is Taught in America
Columbia Global Reports
Episode: Miseducation in the USA: How Our Kids Are Too Often Denied Climate Facts
Melissa Lau
High School Chemistry and Environmental Science Teacher
Piedmont High School, Oklahoma
Episode: Miseducation in the USA: How Our Kids Are Too Often Denied Climate Facts
Naomi Oreskes
Historian of science, author of 'Merchants of Doubt' and 'The Big Myth'
Harvard University
Episode: A Century of Disinformation: Naomi Oreskes and the Merchants of Doubt

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Mat Kaplan
Host of this podcast, previously known for his role as a science communicator on another prominent show.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • It is a dark time for science in the USA, especially for climate science, which is ignored dismantled and abolished in ways never seen before. It is time to safeguard sound science, and that's exactly what Mat Kaplan (former host of Planetary Radio) does in this excellent new podcast. In a show full of interviews and information he is tackling the important questions regarding the climate crisis, which thanks to politics and science denial, are in danger of being swept under the rug.

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    Sunearther
    6 months ago
  • This is a vital podcast listen!

    I was a fan of Mat Kaplan on Planetary Radio. He is one of the greatest science communicators anywhere, and he is doing vital work with Safeguarding Sound Science - informing the public about the actual science behind climate change and correcting misinformation spread by climate science deniers. In an age when truth and science are under constant assault, I am happy to see Mat and the National Center for Science Education fighting the good fight! This is a very important podcast, and I hope ... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    BARRYFAN12
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent first show

    As his Planetary Radio podcast informed and entertained so very well, Mat Kaplan’s Safeguarding Sound Science does the same.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Dennis mom
    United States6 months ago

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Today's Forecast: Climate Change, Trusted Sources, and a Sprinkling of Local Relevance
Q: Is the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health a version of Climate Matters for health professionals?
Yes, it activates the voices of trusted health professionals to communicate the impacts of climate change on health and well-being.
Today's Forecast: Climate Change, Trusted Sources, and a Sprinkling of Local Relevance
Q: What led you to this line of work, Ed?
I am a career public health professional who realized that climate change is the world's biggest public health challenge after learning from climate scientists about its impacts.
Miseducation in the USA: How Our Kids Are Too Often Denied Climate Facts
Q: What should a quality education about climate look like in classrooms across America?
It should communicate that climate change is real, human-caused, serious, and that there are hopeful solutions.
A Century of Disinformation: Naomi Oreskes and the Merchants of Doubt
Q: How do you see the relationship between climate change narratives and political ideology?
The rejection of scientific evidence is often tied to an anti-government, pro-market ideology that prioritizes business interests over public welfare.
A Century of Disinformation: Naomi Oreskes and the Merchants of Doubt
Q: What are some of the key tactics used by industries to spread misinformation about climate change?
Industries have employed techniques such as disinformation campaigns and manipulation of education systems to protect their interests.

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This podcast tackles the pervasive issues of misinformation and disinformation surrounding climate change, shedding light on the efforts to provide a factual understanding of this critical topic. It features discussions with scientists, educators, and various experts, focusing on the political and social dimensions of climate education. Episodes cover strategies to combat misinformation in classrooms, emphasize the importance of integrating climate change into school curricula, and highlight the role of youth activism in shaping a more informed public. The engaging conversations aim to empower listeners with knowledge while promoting accurate communication about climate science and its implications for the next generation.

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2. Amanda Townley
3. Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd
4. Katie Worth
5. Melissa Lau
6. Naomi Oreskes

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