In late October, education experts at the Texas Public Policy Foundation asked the CO₂ Coalition to assist in reviews of science textbooks in the Lone Star State.  Time was very short, and we quickly assembled a team of science and education experts. Within three days our team completed an analysis of the problems that we identified.  A common denominator was the demonization of carbon dioxide and fossil fuels while avoiding discussions of the benefits of either.

On November 17, the Texas State Board of Education outright rejected some textbooks, while approving others with recommended removal and editing of some of the worst offending material.  The important role that our team played in this effort was recognized by those leading the effort:

Many thanks to CO2 Coalition… This was a fantastic effort to impact K-12 science books that will be used around the country for a decade.

—Jason Isaac – Director of Life:Powered TPPF

 

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