Bill Nye

Bill Nye Compares Combating Climate Change to Winning World War II

julia.seymour — Mon, 11 May 2015 17:13:09 +0000

‘Science Guy’ says regulations needed to ‘get people on board’ to stop global warming.

Joseph Rossell

Overcoming climate change is a challenge for those “coming of age,” much like World War II was for the Greatest Generation, Bill Nye “The Science Guy” asserted.

Nye claimed that climate change was “certainly the most serious problem facing humankind right now” while on HuffPost Live May 7 with host Josh Zepps.

MSNBC Suggests Connection Between Blizzard and Climate Change on Five Separate Shows

julia.seymour — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:31:13 +0000

Cable network guests and hosts bring up climate change in snowstorm reports, although some scientists dispute connection.

Joseph Rossell

As a blizzard threatened to bury northeastern U.S. cities with snow, MSNBC blanketed its coverage with connections to man-made climate change.

On MSNBC, Bill Nye Hits 'Unglued' Viewers Who Object to Blaming Blizzard on Climate Change

scott.whitlock — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:36:08 +0000

Scott Whitlock

A severe winter storm about to strike the northeast is caused by global warming? That's the unsurprising suggestion by climate change enthusiast Bill Nye on MSNBC, Monday. The TV personality appeared on The Cycle to discuss the New England Patriots and Deflategate. Changing the subject, he condescendingly asserted, "I just want to introduce the idea that this storm is connected to climate change. I want to introduce that idea. I know there will be certain viewers who will become unglued."

— Scott Whitlock is Senior News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Scott Whitlock on Twitter.

Climate Change Alarmists Bully Media to Call Skeptics ‘Deniers,’ WaPo Agrees

mike.ciandella — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:55:30 +0000

Bill Nye, Neil DeGrasse Tyson join terminology fight, argue media too soft on man-made climate change skeptics.

Mike Ciandella

A group of climate change alarmists has demanded that the media stop being so nice to those with different viewpoints on climate. The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry petitioned the media to drop the term “skeptic” in favor of “denier,” when referring to anyone who questions their views on climate change.

The petition ignored more than 400 scientists who have publicly questioned the extent of mankind’s influence when it comes to climate change.

— Mike Ciandella is Research Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Mike Ciandella on Twitter.

Say What? Resolve to Ignore These Media ‘Experts’ in 2015

julia.seymour — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:02:26 +0000

From the dubious medical advice of Dr. Oz, to hypocritical comedian and Occupy Wall Street supporter Russell Brand, here are five voices to tune out.

Mike Ciandella

When you’re coming up with New Year’s resolutions just in time for the start of 2015, you may want to exclude advice from certain people the news media turn to as experts, but who fail to live up to the hype. Despite being continually cited by the media, these five scientists, celebrities and journalist-wannabes have all been criticized, debunked or refuted in the past year.

1. TV’s Dr. Oz: 4 out of 10 Claims Debunked by Medical Professionals

— Mike Ciandella is Research Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Mike Ciandella on Twitter.

CBS Gives Bill Nye Platform to Denounce Those Who ‘Deny’ Climate Change

jeffrey.meyer — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 15:33:06 +0000

Jeffrey Meyer

On Tuesday morning, Bill Nye “The Science Guy” appeared on CBS This Morning to promote his new book, and used his platform as an opportunity to trash individuals who question the existence of manmade climate change.

Speaking about his book “Undeniable: Evolution and the science of creation” Nye argued that “it's not a coincidence that the creationists also deny climate change. It's a really important thing.”

— Jeffrey Meyer is a News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Jeffrey Meyer on Twitter.

NBC's Gregory and Bill Nye Team Up to Denounce Global Warming Skepticism

kyle.drennen — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 16:23:41 +0000

Kyle Drennen

On Sunday's NBC Meet the Press, supposed moderator David Gregory teamed up with global warming activist Bill Nye to condemn skepticism on the issue voiced by Republican Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn. [Listen to the audio]

— Kyle Drennen is Senior News Analyst at the Media Research Center. Follow Kyle Drennen on Twitter.

PROGRAMMING ALERT: Big Bang Theory Edition

emantel — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 08:13:17 +0000

Evan Mantel

As you should know by now, there was no new Big Bang Theory last night. Something about Halloween, spending time with your kids or going partying... I wouldn't know. I'm single and work an overnight shift. It's a dizzying life I lead, I assure you.

NBC Cheers 'Firebrand for Science' Bill Nye Pushing Climate Change

kyle.drennen — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:46:04 +0000

Kyle Drennen

On Monday's NBC Today, correspondent Mara Schiavocampo offered a fawning report on the 20th anniversary of the popular children's show, Bill Nye, The Science Guy, describing its host as "Part teacher, part crusader." A soundbite followed of Nye declaring: "Climate change is happening." [Listen to the audio]

NY Times Fawns Over Bill Nye: ‘Warrior for Science’

julia.seymour — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:46:57 +0000

Scientific critics of Nye’s climate claims get no attention in Times profile of activist ‘Science Guy.’

Julia A. Seymour

Bill Nye got the “rock star” treatment from The New York Times on June 17. John Schwartz’s glowing 1,512-word profile of “The Science Guy” described Nye as a “warrior for science,” and “Springsteen of the nerds.”

CNN Anchor Tells Bill Nye He's Losing to Conservatives 'Politicizing' the Climate

matt.hadro — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:09:58 +0000

Matt Hadro

CNN's Carol Costello told guest Bill Nye "The Science Guy" on Monday that climate change skeptics are "politicizing this issue" and "winning." Of course, the two did not admit to the possibility of man-made climate change believers doing the exact same thing.