Science News Round Up, May 12, 2025

by Mandy Morgan May 12, 2025

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Denialism and Doomerism

In her book “The Language of Climate Politics,” Dr. Genevieve Guenther tackles the urgent need to shift the narrative on climate change by dismantling fossil fuel propaganda and promoting effective discourse that galvanizes action. By avoiding the traps of denialism, doomerism, and false optimism, Guenther emphasizes maintaining hope through actionable steps, advocating for widespread education, and holding policymakers accountable in order to meaningfully phase out fossil fuels and avert catastrophic climate scenarios.

How to Age Up on a Warming Planet

In an era where climate anxiety grips younger generations, the conversation around aging and envisioning a future free from fear becomes crucial. Dr. Sarah Ray, an environmental studies expert, suggests combating this paralysis by fostering collective action and channeling attention toward nurturing what we love. By reframing climate anxiety as a call to action through peaceful, community-driven efforts, the path to sustainable engagement becomes clearer, offering hope amidst uncertainty.

NASA celebrated this employee’s story of resilience, then tried to scrub it from the internet. Then fired her.

The erasure of NASA’s article about Rose Ferreira highlights the ongoing struggle faced by those in marginalized communities, as federal directives under President Trump’s administration have led to the dismantling of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives within NASA. Ferreira’s profound journey and significant contributions to STEM demonstrate how systematic removal of such initiatives not only marginalizes individuals but also compromises the agency’s inclusivity and its future potential, as seen when NASA eliminated mentions of placing the first woman and person of color on the Moon.