"Darwin Foes Add Warming to Targets"

"Critics of the teaching of evolution in the nation's classrooms are gaining ground in some states by linking the issue to global warming, arguing that dissenting views on both scientific subjects should be taught in public schools.

In Kentucky, a bill recently introduced in the Legislature would encourage teachers to discuss 'the advantages and disadvantages of scientific theories,' including 'evolution, the origins of life, global warming and human cloning.'

The bill, which has yet to be voted on, is patterned on even more aggressive efforts in other states to fuse such issues. In Louisiana, a law passed in 2008 says the state board of education may assist teachers in promoting "critical thinking" on all of those subjects.

Last year, the Texas Board of Education adopted language requiring that teachers present all sides of the evidence on evolution and global warming.

Oklahoma introduced a bill with similar goals in 2009, although it was not enacted."

Leslie Kaufman reports for the New York Times March 3, 2010.

See Also:

"The Credibility of Climate Science, Cont." (Green Inc./New York Times)

"Climate Science Debate? Emotions Too Superheated" (Salt Lake Tribune)

"The IPCC Needs to Change, But the Science Remains Sound" (Yale Environment 360)

"The Acceleration of Disbelief" (Big Journalism/Breitbart)