Tom Nelson

Thomas Nelson

Interviews and presentations on climate/energy realism and more, with guests including Will Happer, Jerome Corsi, Marc Morano, Carl-Otto Weiss, Valentina Zharkova, Christopher Essex, Henrik Svensmark, Patrick Moore, Ross McKitrick, Willie Soon, Susan Crockford, Peter Ridd, Christopher Monckton, and Richard Lindzen.

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Jul 9, 2025 · 56 min
Simon Turnill: “EVs are NOT the answer!” | Tom Nelson Pod #317
Brit in Australia with a BMW 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 09:06 Challenges and Criticisms of EVs 09:20 In-Depth Look at EV Drawbacks 16:56 EV Charging Infrastructure Issues 23:46 Fire Hazards and Safety Concerns 27:27 Tesla's Manufacturing and Thermal Runaway 28:53 Challenges in Extinguishing EV Fires 31:02 Fire Department Training and Equipment 35:04 Insurance and Apartment Complex Concerns 39:58 Battery Replacement and Swap Booths 46:01 Future of Battery Technology 51:58 China's EV Market and Global Subsidies 55:52 Concluding Thoughts on EV Adoption X: https://x.com/mguytv MGUY Australia channel; 108k subs: https://www.youtube.com/@mguytv TEN reasons why you should NEVER buy an EV: https://youtu.be/0t0VT7gAElM?si=yAClULIeQHlX1DRs — AI summaries and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Jul 5, 2025 · 45 min
Ken Peterson: What Does It Cost? Consequences of the Net Zero Energy Agenda | Tom Nelson Pod #316
Mr. Peterson graduated from Willamette University’s College of Law in 1980. He had earlier earned an AB in Government, with High Honors, and been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at The College of William and Mary. In 1987, while actively practicing law, he purchased and re-opened an aluminum smelter in Washington State. Subsequently he founded Columbia Ventures Corporation and led in the creation or acquisition of several subsidiary businesses. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:19 Documentary Overview and Trailer 00:53 Energy Policies in the Pacific Northwest 02:58 Personal Background and Experience 06:29 Challenges and Costs of Renewable Energy 09:41 Research and Findings 14:12 Detailed Cost Analysis 30:31 Environmental and Practical Concerns 33:26 Conclusion and Call to Action 38:01 Q&A Session What Does It Cost? The Consequences of the Net Zero Energy Agenda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1FGql4hD4Y ========= Slides and transcript for this pod, and AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Jul 1, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
Kesten Green: “Net Zero Makes No Sense” | Tom Nelson Pod #315
Dr. Green is co-director of forecastingprinciples.com, a site promoting evidenced-based forecasting, and is a pioneer of methods to predict the decisions people will make in conflict situations such as occur in wars and in business. Green became interested in climate forecasting when he realized the dire predictions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and others might result in policies that would cause great harm to people. He decided to use his knowledge of forecasting to investigate whether predictions of dangerous manmade global warming were based on scientific forecasting methods. 00:00 Introduction to Kesten Green and Climate Forecasting 01:12 Initial Climate Forecasting Efforts 03:24 Collaboration with Willie Soon 04:54 Scientific Method and Alternative Hypotheses 05:41 Critique of IPCC Climate Models 06:15 Summary of Findings: Net Zero Makes No Sense 13:21 IPCC's Attribution Studies and Solar Variables 15:14 Challenges in Detection and Attribution of Temperature Trends 18:57 Testing Predictive Validity of Climate Models 34:29 Urban Heat Island Effect and Rural Temperature Anomalies 43:43 Benchmarking and Simplicity in Forecasting 51:56 Analyzing Rural Temperature Forecasts 53:17 Comparing IPCC and Independent Models 54:23 Forecasting with Extended Data 59:03 Evaluating Model Reliability 59:56 Statistical Fit vs. Predictive Validity 01:01:17 Exploring Model Estimation Techniques 01:05:23 Anthropogenic vs. Natural Influences 01:28:04 Challenges in Scientific Publishing 01:33:31 Conclusions on Climate Models 01:36:21 Historical Environmental Alarms https://kestencgreen.com/ https://heartland.org/about-us/who-we-are/kesten-green/ About the Green & Soon (2025) paper: https://x.com/cohler/status/1924777203298140608 ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Jun 26, 2025 · 51 min
Kathryn Porter: Keeping the lights on | Tom Nelson Pod #314
Independent energy consultant helping businesses with projects across the electricity, gas and oil industries. 00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview 02:37 Grid Inertia and Its Importance 03:25 How Alternating Current Works 04:16 Challenges with Wind and Solar Power 04:43 Grid Frequency and Supply-Demand Balance 06:20 Protection Measures and Grid Stability 07:15 Spain's Response to the Blackout 08:35 Virtue Signaling and Grid Reliability 11:15 Black Start Procedures 13:59 Potential Blackout Risks in Britain 18:11 Reliance on Interconnectors and Batteries 20:37 Electric Cars and Demand Flexibility 24:21 Street Lighting and Energy Savings 26:13 Texas Blackout of 2021 26:49 Regulatory Failures and Grid Freezes 27:37 Historical Development of Power Grids 29:24 Aging Infrastructure and Modern Challenges 30:59 Gas Infrastructure and Future Risks 32:57 Software and Balancing the Grid 33:33 Localized Outages and Transformer Failures 35:54 Solar Flares and Electromagnetic Pulses 37:39 Future Load on the Grid: AI and Electric Cars 41:01 Nuclear Power: The Future of Energy 49:18 Misinformation and the Energy Transition AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://x.com/KathrynPorter26 Kathryn’s site: https://watt-logic.com/ Kathryn’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KathrynPorter26 ========= My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Jun 22, 2025 · 2 hr 7 min
Ronan Connolly/Gerry Quinn: “COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned” | Tom Nelson Pod #313
Ronan is an independent scientist, environmentalist and writer. About Gerry: My main interests are in disease, immunity and the discovery of chemotherapeutic compounds 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:15 Overview of the COVID-19 Paper 02:36 Background of the Authors and Initial Work 03:27 Scientific Approach to COVID-19 04:58 Challenges in Questioning the Science 09:38 Government Policies and Model Predictions 17:44 Sweden's Unique Approach 20:32 Publication Challenges and Shifting Narratives 22:14 Unintended Consequences of Policies 26:27 Precautionary Principle and Logical Fallacies 31:56 Great Barrington Declaration and Scientific Dissent 45:37 Public Perception and Media Influence 49:51 Introduction to Vaccine Narratives 50:12 Public Response and Social Dynamics 51:23 Questioning Public Health Directives 52:50 Media and Information Control 53:32 Discussion on Ivermectin and Vaccines 54:35 Exploring Ancient Irish Ethnopharmacology 55:08 The Role of Streptomyces in Medicine 01:01:35 Mathematical Models and Policy Decisions 01:09:12 Seasonality and Stringency of COVID Measures 01:16:44 Pharmaceutical Interventions and Controversies 01:26:16 WHO's Ivermectin and Remdesivir Analysis 01:26:44 Exclusion of Ivermectin Studies 01:29:50 HCQ Trials and Data Issues 01:32:50 Public Perception and Media Influence 01:37:23 Vaccine Technology and Public Awareness 01:48:54 Adverse Reactions and Reporting 02:02:20 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Ronan’s X: https://x.com/1RonanConnolly Gerry’s X: https://x.com/jercuinn From Ronan: The paper (37 co-authors) covers many topics, but this 28 min Alex Newman interview gives a great overview of our key findings: https://x.com/1RonanConnolly/status/1932831388790624445 The paper itself: https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/international-journal-of-public-health/articles/10.3389/ijph.2025.1607727/full — AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Jun 17, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Christopher Monckton: “ Fundamental Error in Climate Science” | Tom Nelson Pod #312
Christopher Monckton, Third Viscount Monckton of Brenchley, has held positions with the British press and in government, as a press officer at the Conservative Central Office, and as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s policy advisor. He is a policy advisor to The Heartland Institute. 00:00 Introduction and Previous Presentation Recap 05:22 Challenges in Publishing the Findings 08:48 Systemic Issues in Academia 10:39 Global Awareness and Political Impact 14:41 Addressing Skeptics and Critics 26:46 Scientific Community's Response 27:27 Historical and Mathematical Context 41:13 Co-Authors' Struggles and Conclusion 44:28 Academic Suppression and Retaliation 45:41 The Struggle of a Control Theory Professor 48:35 The Plight of a Dyslexic Researcher 52:51 The Australian Incident and Media Manipulation 56:13 CO2 and Its Impact on Plant Life 01:05:11 Economic Consequences of Climate Policies 01:13:15 The Global Warming Narrative and Political Agendas 01:21:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Monckton’s April 2025 video on this channel: https://youtu.be/Sj_qKmB9KaI?si=JdnSVqtku40BOCzK For a copy of Monckton’s paper entitled “An error of temperature-feedback formalism and its consequences”, email him here: monckton@mail.com More about Christopher Monckton: https://heartland.org/about-us/who-we-are/lord-christopher-monckton ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Jun 12, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Denis Bednyagin: "Political Economy of Climate Industrial Complex" | Tom Nelson Pod #311
Areas of expertise: Economics of innovation; Corporate strategy; International relations; Energy technology, economics, sustainability, and geopolitics; Environmental Impact Assessment; Industry 4.0; Blockchain; Web3 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:44 Early Life and Soviet Union Reflections 02:49 Experiences During the Cold War 04:23 Career Beginnings and Encounters with Putin 06:57 Education and Professional Growth 10:19 Energy Projects and International Work 16:23 Challenges in Climate and Energy Policies 24:16 Critique of Carbon Emission Reduction Efforts 41:16 Global Warming and Climate Change Debates 47:59 Climate Cycles and Energy Systems 49:07 Anthropogenic Carbon Emissions and Data 50:55 Debunking Climate Alarmism 53:49 Human Survival and Optimal Temperatures 56:45 Integrated Assessment Models and Policy 59:56 The Reality of Renewable Energy 01:07:39 Political and Economic Implications 01:08:32 The Role of Financial Industry in Energy Crisis 01:12:49 Global Politics and Energy 01:23:09 The Future of Nuclear Power 01:24:50 Collaboration and Open Science 01:29:30 Conclusion and Call to Action Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://x.com/denisswiss https://sshe.ch/faculty/teachers/dr-denis-bednyagin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisswiss/ ========= My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Jun 8, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Jonathan Cohler: “Whole rubric of global temperature is a fake & a fraud” | Tom Nelson Pod #310
About Jonathan Cohler: Graduated in 1980 from Harvard in Physics. Phi Beta Kappa. David McCord Prize. Since the 2010s, I have guest lectured occasionally in the physics department at Harvard Since the late 1990s, I have been keenly interested in the developing disinformation campaign often known as "climate science." I read extensively in this area. In recent years, I have taken an interest in investigating so-called "AI" software, and the planned total take-over of public discourse by the big tech companies and their co-conspirators in our current government. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:53 Mathematical Proof Against Global Temperature 05:18 Understanding Temperature and Equilibrium 09:37 Critique of Climate Science Methodologies 27:12 AI's Role in Climate Science 32:31 Interacting with AI for Truth 42:57 Addressing Contradictions and Lies 43:41 Understanding AI's Limitations 47:01 The Greatest Scientific Deception 50:33 Flaws in Climate Science Models 56:13 The Problem with Global Temperature 01:13:56 The Role of AI in Climate Science 01:30:06 Final Thoughts and Call to Action https://x.com/cohler Jonathan’s interview with @ChanelRion on @FinePointOAN about the BIG LIE of Climate Science: https://x.com/cohler/status/1929916948835455336 Here’s that Orwell2024 tweet about no hockey stick real station data: https://x.com/orwell2022/status/1930599844785054122 Related PDFs for this podcast, plus AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Jun 3, 2025 · 53 min
Joe Duarte: “On Cook’s “97%” fraud” | Tom Nelson Pod #309
First-gen American of Mexican descent. PhD in Social Psychology. Reason, truth, Rostand, marksmanship, and Kate McKinnon. I stand with – and in – the rain. The discussion between Tom and Joe Duarte centers around Joe's criticism of the widely cited statistic that 97% of scientists agree on human-caused global warming. Joe argues that the study supporting this claim was fundamentally flawed and fraudulent, relying on a methodologically unsound review of abstracts by biased, non-expert individuals. He emphasizes the widespread dissemination and acceptance of this flawed study as evidence of institutional failure in academia and the media. 00:00 Introduction to Joe Duarte and Climate Consensus 00:25 The Politicization of Science 02:39 The 97% Climate Consensus Claim 06:03 Flaws in the Consensus Methodology 09:41 Irrelevant Papers in the Consensus 17:22 Systematic Failures and Misinterpretations 27:31 Critique of Paper Counting Methods 28:12 Attempts to Retract the Paper 29:15 Daniel Camon's Political Bias 30:33 The Impeach Letter Incident 32:48 Inappropriate Journal for Consensus Study 35:26 Possibility of Retraction 41:34 Scientific Fraud Allegations 48:55 Impact on Academic Integrity 53:20 Closing Remarks and Resources https://x.com/ValidScience https://validscience.substack.com/ ======== AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
May 31, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Ralph Ellis: Former pilot talks about “green” aircraft attempts and chemtrails | Tom Nelson Pod #308
Ralph trained in mineral surveying, but became a computer analyst. But after a change in profession he entered aviation as a flying instructor, and an airline captain. Thus he has studied and observed climate and weather for 40 years in the real world, as a part of his profession. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:26 Hybrid Aircraft: The EAN X Project 01:41 Challenges of Hybrid Aircraft 03:34 Weight and Efficiency Issues 05:06 Cooling and Battery Problems 09:10 Hybrid Aircraft: Practical Failures 17:31 Government Grants and Mismanagement 20:35 Electric and Hydrogen Aircraft: Unrealistic Proposals 40:36 Regen Fuels: A Viable Alternative 47:16 Debunking Chemtrails Myths 52:47 Aircraft Balance and Safety 53:28 Inspection and Maintenance Procedures 54:40 Debunking Aircraft Conspiracy Theories 56:39 Understanding Clouds and Weather Patterns 01:05:09 Contrails and Chemtrails Explained 01:20:26 Historical Context and Modern Practices 01:36:10 Failures in Aviation Projects 01:43:08 Government Spending and Efficiency 01:46:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://x.com/ralfellis ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
May 28, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Joe Bastardi: “Geothermal Input’s Role in Climate Change” | Tom Nelson Pod #307
Joe Bastardi is an institution in the science of weather prediction and is co-chief Meteorologist at WeatherBell, which he joined at the company’s founding. Many companies across a multitude of industries, including energy, winter maintenance and retail/supply chain, are profiting from his forecasts. His exceptional skills are rooted in a comprehensive understanding of global oscillations and in-depth analysis of historical weather patterns. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:51 Forecasting and Competition in Meteorology 01:47 Geological Insights and Hypotheses 04:05 CO2 and Radiative Properties 05:32 Water Vapor and Temperature Spikes 06:26 Historical Temperature Trends 08:52 Geothermal Activity and Ocean Heat 10:53 Climate Change Debates and Data Points 12:33 Arctic Warming and Water Vapor 25:49 Geothermal Spreading and Temperature Correlations 34:11 Hadley Cell Weakening and Tropical Storms 35:18 Hurricane Comparisons and the Saffir-Simpson Scale 36:14 Climate Models and CO2 Forcing 36:39 Temperature Data and Weather Stations 38:24 Geothermal Activity and Ocean Warming 39:50 El Nino and Winter Weather Patterns 45:36 Hurricane Season Predictions 51:28 Geothermal Hypothesis and Climate Debate 55:15 Final Thoughts and Gratitude https://twitter.com/BigJoeBastardi https://www.weatherbell.com/ Joe’s 2020 book: The Weaponization of Weather in the Phony Climate War https://www.amazon.com/Weaponization-Weather-Phony-Climate-War/dp/1662903650/ ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
May 25, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Matt Landman: FrankenSkies 2025: Climate Chains | Tom Nelson Pod #306
About Matt Landman: — First the truth will upset you, but then it will set you free. I never thought I would be an activist but I guess that’s life, one door closes another door opens. For me I’d worked so many different jobs and spent so much of my life in a classroom that I just wanted to get grounded and learn about growing food. I worked on a farm and there I opened my eyes for the first time to the FrankenSkies we never knew. From the day I realized something abnormal was occurring in our skies, I was driven to do something about it. Through my devotion and passion, I’ve realized incredible traction via social media. My goal is very simple, it is unity. Truth is all embracing and our strength comes from this bond we all share. — 00:00 Introduction to Matt Landman and Geoengineering Activism 01:11 The Beginnings of Activism and Early Achievements 01:41 Documentary: Frank and Skies 02:46 The Reality of Geoengineering and Media Manipulation 04:25 The Hegelian Dialectic and Climate Change 05:33 Net Zero and the Misconceptions of Carbon Emissions 07:44 The Truth About Smart Cities and Energy Efficiency 21:32 The Dangers of Smart Meters and Lithium-Ion Batteries 23:18 The Irony of Electric Vehicles and Green Energy 27:41 Cognitive Dissonance and the Green Movement 29:50 The Push for Geoengineering as a Solution 36:28 The Role of Bill Gates in Geoengineering 40:15 Historical Context and Weaponization of Weather 43:17 Modern Examples of Weather Manipulation 46:35 The Mechanics of Weather Engineering 50:23 Scientific Method and Weather Control 50:40 HAARP and Weather Manipulation 52:21 Chemtrails and Toxic Substances 57:47 Geoengineering and Public Deception 01:10:22 Activism and Public Awareness 01:18:03 Q&A Session Slides for this podcast, and AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://frankenskies.com/ https://frankenskies2.com/ Matt’s website, www.ActualActivists.com Matt’s EMF clothing line www.SperoGear.com ========= My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
May 22, 2025 · 45 min
Darwin Throne: “HOAX! why burning fossil fuels doesn’t cause climate change” | Tom Nelson Pod #305
Darwin Throne has over thirty years’ of business experience at Hewlett-Packard and several small businesses that he founded. He was co-founder of Handar, one of the largest meteorological data collection companies in the world using the GOES satellite. He also developed atomic frequency standards at Hewlett-Packard. He is co-inventor of an innovative technology for microwave counters. He has MSEE and MS Physics degrees from the University of Minnesota. 00:00 Introduction and Book Overview 00:10 Challenging the Climate Change Narrative 00:32 Nikola and Zeller's Climate Model 00:59 Critique of IPCC Models 01:55 The Role of Atmospheric Pressure 02:23 Galileo Time and Scientific Censorship 03:12 CO2 and Thermodynamics 03:50 IPCC Data Falsification 08:13 Historical Climate Data and Media Hysteria 08:41 The Role of Solar Radiation 15:50 Climate Skeptics and Alternative Theories 18:07 UN International Panel on Climate Change 19:57 Ideal Gas Law and Planetary Temperatures 24:12 Nikola and Zeller's Model Explained 32:24 Magnetic Fields and Climate 36:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://x.com/ThroneClimate https://www.climate-veritas.com/ HOAX!: Why burning fossil fuels doesn't cause climate change https://a.co/d/eJePIyH ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
May 19, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Lynne Balzer: "Cashing In On Climate Change" | Tom Nelson Pod #304
retiring from a career teaching physics, chemistry and biology, Lynne Balzer began organizing extensive notes from a decade-long investigation of the climate change issue. Considering all the facts and looking at the connection between the science, history and politics of this issue, Lynne reached the inevitable conclusion that “human-caused global warming” is one of the greatest hoaxes ever visited upon mankind. Working with Faraday Science Institute, a nonprofit organization, she has researched the topic of global climate change for thirteen years, sorting out fact from fiction. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:19 The Rise of Climate Science and Funding 03:19 Cap and Trade Explained 05:11 The Acid Rain Scare and Its Aftermath 07:43 The Birth of Global Warming Hysteria 15:17 Enron's Role in Climate Policy 20:57 The Kyoto Protocol and Its Implications 24:25 The Carbon Offset Industry 31:12 Subsidies and Their Impact on Green Energy 38:47 The Economic and Social Costs of Climate Policies 46:00 The Role of Big Finance in Climate Initiatives 01:01:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries Exposing the Great Climate Change Lie (2023): https://a.co/d/i6iRW1y Here’s Why Using Biofuels for Energy is Unsustainable and Must Stop NOW: https://joehoft.com/heres-why-using-biofuels-for-energy-is-unsustainable-and-must-stop-now/ ========= My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
May 16, 2025 · 46 min
Rachel Mathews: Misadventures of an Accidental Activist | Tom Nelson Pod #303
Making the world a prettier place - teaching people how to design their garden. Author & narrator of MsAdventures in Travel & Life! Also Council Watch YouTube. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Reintroduction 00:13 Challenges with Council Rules 05:12 Public and Council Reactions 18:21 Personal Reflections and Book Writing 23:49 Life After the Pandemic 24:06 Favorite Parts of the Book 24:33 Overcoming Public Speaking Fears 26:35 Environmental Concerns and Activism 27:53 Future Plans and Reflections 29:33 Public Speaking Tips and Experiences 40:51 Foraging and Self-Sufficiency 41:44 Concluding Thoughts and Resources https://www.rachelmathews.uk/accidental Amazon: https://a.co/d/1W38I2u https://x.com/RachelMathewsUK https://www.rachelmathews.uk/ “might just be the coldest takedown of Net Zero policy I've ever seen”: https://x.com/StarkNakedBrief/status/1673578661562204160 Council Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@CCCwatch ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
May 14, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Cliff Bryanton: Alternative Energy: A Struggle for Reality | Tom Nelson Pod #302
00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:29 Alberta's Energy Landscape 02:46 Focus on Electricity 04:02 Understanding the Electrical Grid 17:40 Wind Energy Insights 32:21 Solar Energy Insights 37:03 Challenges and Realities of Renewable Energy 43:22 Energy Storage Solutions 56:15 Economic and Policy Implications ========= Tom’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
May 11, 2025 · 1 hr
Meredith Angwin: Woke electricity in Spain and Texas | Tom Nelson Pod #301
As a working chemist, Meredith Angwin headed projects that lowered pollution and increased reliability on the electric grid. Her work included pollution control for nitrogen oxides in gas-fired combustion turbines, and corrosion control in geothermal and nuclear systems. She was one of the first women to be a project manager at the Electric Power Research Institute. She led projects in renewable and nuclear energy. 00:00 Introduction to the Guest and Topic 02:11 Importance of Grid Reliability 05:30 Understanding the Two Grids 11:44 Grid Demand and Supply Management 16:15 Grid Governance Models 22:58 Texas and Spain Grid Failures 30:06 Gas and Electricity Integration Issues 31:12 Spain's Grid Failure: A Case Study 37:33 Inertia and Inverter-Based Resources 41:12 Texas Inertia Crisis 45:11 The Future of the Grid and Citizen Responsibility 48:51 Q&A: Power Demand and Grid Stability “Shorting the Grid” at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shorting-Grid-Hidden-Fragility-Electric/dp/1735358002/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= X: https://twitter.com/MeredithAngwin Email: meredithangwin@gmail.com Substack: https://meredithangwin.substack.com/ ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
May 8, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
Dave Collum: “Presenting climate reality at Cornell” | Tom Nelson Pod #300
Prof of Organic Chemistry @ Cornell. Libertarian. Fan of Austrian business cycle, Zero Hedge, gold. Biggest bear. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:42 Optional Lecture and Student Reactions 01:21 Controversial Statements and Chair's Reaction 02:35 Presentation Style and References 03:16 Recommended Climate Change Books 05:10 Debate with Steve Keen 06:12 Climate Change Data and Analysis 11:29 Skepticism and Media Critique 18:44 Historical Climate Data and Misinterpretations 39:23 Solar Activity and Climate Correlation 43:45 AI Experiment on Climate Change Opinions 53:02 Analyzing Statistical Anomalies 53:25 Fat Tony's Probability Paradox 54:19 Debating Global Warming Consequences 55:29 Sea Level Rise and Historical Climate Data 56:24 Critiquing Climate Change Narratives 57:38 Wildfire Data and Climate Change 01:01:20 California's Water and Fire Issues 01:02:26 Polar Bears and Misleading Climate Imagery 01:03:48 Amazon Rainforest and Climate Myths 01:04:34 Agricultural Shifts and Climate Arguments 01:05:20 Coral Reefs and Human Impact 01:06:20 Climate Change and Public Perception 01:07:55 Skepticism Towards Climate Science 01:20:19 Population Decline and Climate Fears 01:22:41 Electric Vehicles and Environmental Impact 01:23:42 Media Narratives and Climate Change 01:28:40 Propaganda and Authoritarianism 01:30:12 Closing Thoughts on Climate Skepticism https://twitter.com/DavidBCollum https://chemistry.cornell.edu/david-b-collum I blogged about hundreds of ClimateGate emails here: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/p/climategate_05.html ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
May 5, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Steve Andrews: A very different interpretation of the Keeling curve | Tom Nelson Pod #299
About Stephen Andrews: • My training / education has been in primarily in science studying biochemistry / chemistry. • I worked in the pharmaceutical industry as an analyst and in the quality assurance sector. • Substack and Daily Sceptic author. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:45 Previous Presentations Recap 01:59 Foundations of Climate Change Narratives 05:43 Cosmic Ray Hypothesis 06:40 Correlation Between Cosmic Rays and Temperature 08:33 Analyzing the Keeling Curve 09:53 Sea Surface Temperature and CO2 Relationship 15:59 Historical CO2 Data Analysis 22:17 Annual CO2 Cycling and Ocean Influence 33:24 Land vs. Ocean CO2 Measurements 36:02 Introduction to Inland and Ocean Locations 36:41 Comparing Data from Different Latitudes 40:26 Analyzing CO2 and Isotope Ratios 44:51 Sea Surface Carbon Dioxide Flux 49:50 Conclusions and Predictions 54:26 Q&A on Climate Data and Theories 01:00:49 Challenges in Climate Science Debates Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries Stephen Andrews Substack: https://substack.com/@stephen938 ======== AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
May 1, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Potholer and Tom Debate Climate: The Movie | Tom Nelson Pod #298
About Potholer: I am a former science journalist and geologist 00:00 Introduction and Debate Setup 00:37 Debate Topics Overview 02:46 Discussion on Graphs and Data 04:17 Debate on Climate Change Evidence 05:36 Proxy Data and Temperature Records 08:42 Disputing the 'Spike of Doom' 14:42 Modern Temperature Trends 25:13 Statistical Robustness and Data Interpretation 30:02 Debating Statistical Robustness 31:24 Holocene Climate Optimum and Ancient Civilizations 32:36 Medieval Warm Period vs. Holocene Climate Optimum 33:08 Disputing Study References 35:48 The Spike of Doom Debate 45:41 CO2 Levels and Ice Ages 54:47 Urban Heat Island Effect 59:26 Urban vs. Rural Temperature Trends 01:00:33 Critique of Movie's Temperature Graphs 01:06:34 Debate on Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect 01:13:14 Discussion on Extreme Weather 01:17:11 Cosmic Rays and Climate Variability 01:24:03 Motivations and Funding in Climate Science 01:30:50 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks Info-rich NoTricksZone post: “Unmasking Marcott’s “Uptick”: https://notrickszone.com/2018/12/13/a-fabricated-uptick-marcotts-2013-hockey-stick-graph-debunked-by-marcotts-own-2011-ph-d-thesis/ Potholer’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@potholer54 ======== AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1