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Commentary: California should mandate climate change education now
The Los Angeles Times ^ | September 6, 2023 | By Fred Smoller and Khang

Posted on 09/07/2023 5:29:04 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

We see signs of climate change’s devastating impact all over Orange County — in rising sea levels in our coastal cities, such as in Seal Beach and Newport Beach; wildfires in Laguna Niguel and Silverado Canyon; coastal erosion in San Clemente ...

In response, Sacramento is implementing a slew of bold environmental laws and regulations. However, these much needed changes are unlikely to succeed without buy-in from the public. We need to raise the public’s comfort level with the drastic changes needed to combat climate change. People need to be convinced that a future in which their cars, houses, stoves and garden equipment run on electricity — and that they will need to live sustainably — will not mean a decline in their quality of life. Otherwise, there is going to be a political backlash that will undo these vitally necessary policies.

This effort must begin in school. That’s why California should mandate climate change education in grades K-12 right now.

When students comprehend the science behind climate change, the role of human activities, and the interconnection of ecosystems, they are better equipped to engage in constructive conversations about solutions. By exposing young minds to climate-related challenges and fostering critical thinking, we cultivate a generation that is passionate about environmental stewardship.

AB 285 needs to be passed by the legislature and signed by the governor right now. Education is key to addressing the climate emergency.

(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: arth; brainwashing; california; globalwarming; globalwarminghoax; hoax; marxism; propaganda
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1 posted on 09/07/2023 5:29:04 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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Call it what it is - indoctrination.


2 posted on 09/07/2023 5:32:35 AM PDT by No Party Affiliation
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Why not, it will fit right into the worthless curriculum they teach the kids now?


3 posted on 09/07/2023 5:32:52 AM PDT by JJBookman (Democrats = Party stupifying humanity )
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That’s right, you don’t actually need to know math to understand climate “science”. You’re just told what to believe.


4 posted on 09/07/2023 5:35:11 AM PDT by fruser1
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"California should mandate climate change education now.

California should mandate SOME kind of education, that's for sure....climate change would probably be a step up.....or maybe a bridge too far.. :)

5 posted on 09/07/2023 5:35:50 AM PDT by unread (I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the REPUBLIC..!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Forcing their religion on our children


6 posted on 09/07/2023 5:36:40 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Biden told Al Roker "America is back". Unfortunately, he meant back to the 1970's)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The omnipresent religion of climate change. Belief without facts.


7 posted on 09/07/2023 5:39:07 AM PDT by Renkluaf
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“and that they will need to live sustainably — will not mean a decline in their quality of life.”

In other words they are going to lie.

L


8 posted on 09/07/2023 5:39:50 AM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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I’d be willing to be that 99% of the schools already ram this crap down kids’ throats. This may be a ploy to force it into home school curricula.


9 posted on 09/07/2023 5:40:22 AM PDT by nhbob1
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But only children with the low IQ of journalists will believe the pseudo-science of human caused climate change.


10 posted on 09/07/2023 5:41:27 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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“rising sea levels in our coastal cities;
wildfires in Laguna Niguel and Silverado Canyon;
coastal erosion in San Clemente...”

None of which are caused by people driving gas powered cars. The wildfires are caused by arson or poor land management. The climate propagandist will have to live with their insufferable lies.


11 posted on 09/07/2023 5:41:34 AM PDT by Flavious_Maximus (Tony Fauci will be put on death row and die of COVID!)
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They should implement a big fine for the kids can’t pass the final climate exam. Like the one for store owners, who try to stop robbers, get an $1800 fine.


12 posted on 09/07/2023 5:43:49 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Don’t you dare you commie nazis! Decent Americans have reached the point of explosion and the ultimate sufferers will be you.


13 posted on 09/07/2023 5:47:01 AM PDT by Wdempsey (Democrats and slinkys.. Both useless but fun to push down stairs.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Half the “teechers” are mentally ill, functionally illiterate Communist queers and all they talk about is the climate hoax, pervert stuff and critical racist theory.


14 posted on 09/07/2023 5:49:31 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is ████ █ ██████ ███████ ███ ██████ ██ ████████. FJB.)
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BIG EDUCATION = COMMUNIST INDOCTRINATION

(Pro Tip: LEFTWING COMMUNISTS LIE, IT’S WHAT THEY DO)


15 posted on 09/07/2023 5:49:46 AM PDT by newfreep ("There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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God forbid they teach them anything about history or economics. Wouldn’t want the little lemmings to find out what their government intends for them.


16 posted on 09/07/2023 5:52:33 AM PDT by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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I agree. Everyone should be educated about climate and weather for that matter. It actually should begin with a little astronomy and useful facts about our solar system, emphasis on solar. You know, El Sol, dat big orange ball in the sky. Then everyone should learn about the scientific method, models and the difference between the two. It is useful to understand chemistry, particularly organic chem - at least to the point of knowing there’s no difference between “natural” CO2 molecules and “human” CO2 molecules. People should know the size of things - like dat big orange ball in the sky compared to the widdle blue ball where we make our crib. People should understand the difficulty of measuring things - like temperatures and proxies for temperature readings in the past. People should have a fundamental understanding of statistics, particularly trying to make sense out of apples and oranges. There’s plenty more to learn and know.


17 posted on 09/07/2023 5:53:14 AM PDT by ConservativeInPA (The Delay Trump’s trial, delay. Elect Trump President. Trump pardons himself. )
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On this date 51 years ago, climate scientists predicted a new ice age was coming

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/on-this-date-51-years-ago-climate-scientists-predicted-a-new-ice-age-was-coming


18 posted on 09/07/2023 6:08:50 AM PDT by eyeamok
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“in rising sea levels in our coastal cities, such as in Seal Beach and Newport Beach”

Oh please, someone warn Osama Obama that he should sell his beach front mansions on Martha’s Vineyard and in Hawaii before it’s too late.


19 posted on 09/07/2023 6:11:20 AM PDT by antidemoncrat
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Where’s the BARF alert?


20 posted on 09/07/2023 6:12:06 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (Perhaps we should be less concerned with who we might offend and more concerned with who we inspire.)
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