Science Denialism on EARTH Magazine

Geomedia: Books: The danger of anti-data ideologies is explored in 'Denying Science'

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:48:09 -0500

"Denying Science," by John Grant, Prometheus Books, 2011. ISBN: 978-1616143992

I see science denialism as a pernicious problem in modern society. It was with some anticipation, then, that I recently read John Grant’s 2011 book “Denying Science.” In it, I found a mix of indignation and new information, as well as a lot with which I was already familiar.

Creationism comes to the county fair

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 10:24:00 -0400

You never know what you're going to find at the fair. Credit: ©iStockphoto.com/Lokibaho.

County fairs are opportunities to bring in those handsome Holsteins competing for Best Bessie, to sample foods that don’t normally belong on sticks and definitely shouldn’t be deep-fried, and to enjoy carnival rides and games with unfavorable odds. They’re also opportunities to get the attention of a lot of people. Just ask the exhibitors who pay for space to hawk their wares.

Science denialism: The problem that just won't go away

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:39:37 -0500

Editor's Note: Traditionally, EARTH has published a "highlights" or "year in review" issue at the end of the year. This year, we decided to try a new approach: We asked our staff and some frequent contributors to write a short commentary on something that grabbed their attention in 2013. We gave everyone carte blanche. What follows is a collection of extremely varied, often very personal insights into how the planet impacted each individual. You can find some online this month, but for the full grouping, you'll have to buy the issue here or subscribe.