Go NCSE “March for Science” — Rage for Cliches!

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The whole NCSE march  on April 22nd is devoted to a strawman:

The National Center for Science Education was one of the first organizations to endorse the march, and we are encouraging our members to take part. Why? Because we believe that the marches will be a powerful and positive reminder that there is something that virtually everyone agrees on: the value and importance of science.

There is no public debate saying science is not important. It simply does not exist. So why march? According to Ann Reid, biologist, science is important for farming, water quality, and beer-making. No kidding. Load up the strawmen.

Rage On: March for the trite!

“Science is for Everyone” (except scientists who disagree with government propaganda):

And that’s where the March for Science fits in. On April 22, 2017, people all over the world will be gathering together to celebrate science, and to declare that science belongs to everyone. NCSE will be there.

Obviously the real subtext are controversial topics (why else does anyone march?) Guess which branch of establishment science is the one hardest hit by the Trump presidency:

At the National Center for Science Education, we know […]

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March 7, 2017 at 04:08AM

Court Bans Campaigners From Facking Site

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A court has banned trespassers from going on land being used for fracking in Lancashire.

The injunction relates to farmland at and surrounding Cuadrilla’s shale gas exploration site at Preston New Road, near Little Plumpton, the firm said.

Cuadrilla and 10 farmers were granted the injunction, which will last until 31 August 2018, at Manchester High Court on Monday.

It follows national anti-fracking protests near the site in February.

About 250 people attended the rally and about 35 people broke through fencing into the site before they “left of their own accord”, BBC Radio Lancashire reported.

Anti-fracking activists Tina Rothery and Ian Crane were named defendants on the injunction, Cuadrilla said.

An original injunction against trespass covering this land was granted in 2014 but it expired in October.

The government’s approval for fracking at the Little Plumpton site is set to face a judicial review next week.

Cuadrilla has previously said drilling would start in the spring.

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March 7, 2017 at 02:05AM

This Bill Would Block EPA From Using ‘Secret Science’ To Write Regulations

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House lawmakers introduced legislation to block the EPA from appointing science advisers who are currently taking money from the agency. The bill stipulates EPA advisers “shall have no current grants or contracts from the [EPA] and shall not apply for a grant or contract for 3 years following the end of that member’s service on […]

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March 7, 2017 at 01:30AM

Climatologist asks: “Exactly what are scientists marching ‘for’?”

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Dr. Judith Curry points out the blatant hypocrisy of so-called science marchers who didn’t mind when the Obama administration butchered climate science for political gains. The smartest people on the planet want to oppose Trump & the best they can come up with is a march in support of themselves? – Roger Pielke Jr A […]

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March 7, 2017 at 01:30AM