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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Feb 7, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Ned Nikolov: The Ill-defined “Greenhouse Effect” | Tom Nelson Pod #277
Dr. Ned Nikolov obtained his Ph.D. Degree in ecosystem modeling from Colorado State University in 1997. He then spent 3 years as a post-doctorate researcher at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN. Since 2001, he has been working as a physical scientist in one capacity or another for a project funded by the US Forest Service focused on developing of fire-weather applications based on historical climatological data and producing operational fire-weather forecasts to assist the wildfire- and smoke management in the USA. He has been conducting climate research since 2011. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:05 Defining the Greenhouse Effect 03:23 Historical Context and Key Papers 03:56 Convective Fluxes and Atmospheric Dynamics 05:51 Critique of Mainstream Climate Science 13:05 Thermodynamics and Ideal Gas Law 17:03 Hydrostatic Equilibrium and Barometric Equation 23:45 Polytropic Processes in the Atmosphere 32:44 Adiabatic Lapse Rates and Atmospheric Stability 37:57 Impact of Water Vapor on Lapse Rates 43:18 Thermal Kinetic Energy and Surface Flux Attenuation 46:14 Energy Flux and Atmospheric Pressure 47:27 Effective Emission Height and Tropospheric Energy 50:12 Greenhouse Effect Misconceptions 53:45 Earth's Energy Imbalance 01:03:41 Shortwave Radiation and Temperature Correlation 01:09:49 Modeling Climate Change 01:15:07 Conclusions and Implications 01:18:22 Funding and Climate Science 01:20:35 Glaciation Cycles and Atmospheric Mass 01:25:38 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up X: https://x.com/NikolovScience ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Feb 3, 2025 · 58 min
Bernadette Spofforth: They really believe they can crush dissent | Tom Nelson Pod #276
“My name is Bernie, and after being unlawfully arrested and falsely accused, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when you challenge the status quo. But we cannot be silenced by those who are trying to hide the uncomfortable truth.” 00:00 Introduction to Bernadette Spofforth 00:27 The State of Free Speech in the UK 01:58 Personal Experience with Censorship 06:41 Public Reaction and Media Influence 29:16 Government Policies and Net Zero 32:19 Economic Failures and Salary Increases 33:29 Local Council Involvement and Progressive Movements 34:57 The Concept of 15-Minute Cities 39:29 Net Zero Policies and Their Implications 47:37 The War on Farmers 50:52 Climate Change Jobs and Government Regulations 53:26 Future of the UK and Global Perspectives 57:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://x.com/Artemisfornow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bernie-is-Artemis ========= My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Jan 28, 2025 · 50 min
Stephen Andrews: Cosmic rays and the winter gatekeeper | Tom Nelson Pod #275
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 00:20 Recap of Previous Presentation 01:59 Data Sources and Methodology 03:23 Cosmic Rays and Climate Hypothesis 04:56 Solar Cycles and Temperature Correlation 13:34 Clouds and Climate Impact 24:58 Sea Surface Temperature Analysis 41:23 Summary and Conclusions 45:48 Q&A with Tom 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 Stephen’s previous podcast episode: https://youtu.be/k21PIZhR6O8?si=3u95NEik6NWFrsI7 ========= Tom’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Jan 22, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Dave O'Toole: A trade unionist/man of the left against the climate scam | Tom Nelson Pod #274
About Dave O’Toole: I’m a retired trade union organiser. I favour progress and development and I'm not a fan of environmentalism. 00:00 Introduction to Individual Liberty and Environmentalism 01:03 Guest Introduction: Dave O'Toole 01:53 Skepticism Towards Environmentalism in Trade Unions 02:25 The Threat to Oil and Gas Workers 04:14 The Pushback Against Net Zero Policies 06:18 Luxury Beliefs and Climate Change 12:20 Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil 20:53 Net Zero Legislation and Its Impacts 31:32 Critique of Multiculturalism and Environmentalism 34:24 Union Perspectives on Job Security 36:35 Debating Left-Wing Ideologies 39:25 The Crumbling of the Woke Left 43:21 Strategies for Climate Realists 49:00 Legacy Media vs. New Media 58:01 Environmentalism and Enlightenment Philosophy 01:01:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://x.com/DavidJOToole https://substack.com/@davidjotoole Extinction Rebellion: enemies of the working class: https://www.spiked-online.com/2019/07/15/extinction-rebellion-enemies-of-the-working-class/ ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
Jan 17, 2025 · 59 min
Peter Ridd: “ The vibe shift” | Tom Nelson Pod #273
Peter Ridd is a geophysicist with over 100 publications and 35 years’ experience working on the Great Barrier Reef and developed a wide range of world-first optical and electronic instruments for measuring environmental conditions near corals and other ecosystems. He was head of Physics at James Cook University for over a decade before being fired, in 2018, for questioning the quality assurance systems used by reef science institutions. Some of the poor-quality work relates to the effect, or lack of effect, of climate change, and agriculture, on the reef. Ridd now works, unpaid, with agricultural organisations, and the Institute of Public Affairs to improve quality assurance systems of “science” used by Australian governments to make environmental laws and regulations. 00:00 Introduction and Vibe Shift Overview 00:33 Political Correctness and Cultural Shifts 01:50 Global Perspective on Wokeness 02:58 Net Zero and Political Reactions 05:10 Immigration and Cultural Package 06:22 Scientific Credibility and Climate Change 10:27 COVID-19 and Public Trust 16:38 Social Media and Information Control 25:38 Education Reforms and Vibe Shift Impact 28:46 Coral Reef Reports and Media Response 29:54 IPCC and the Vibe Shift 31:49 Elites and the Working Class 34:58 Political Shifts and Culture Wars 38:40 Climate Science and Academic Freedom 42:02 Ancient History and Climate Change 44:05 Social Media Success Tips 50:32 AI and Climate Science 53:34 Cloud Seeding and Contrails 55:33 The State of Modern Science 58:54 Optimism for the Future About Peter Ridd: https://co2coalition.org/teammember/peter-ridd/ Plato GBR: https://platogbr.com/ Reef Rebels YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reefrebels ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Jan 12, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Chris Morrison: Net Zero is essentially dead | Tom Nelson Pod #272
About Chris: Former financial journalist and publisher. Founded and sold Evandale Publishing. Environment Editor of the Daily Sceptic - no "settled" science allowed. In this episode, Tom interviews Chris Morrison about his work with the Daily Sceptic, highlighting the publication's role in challenging mainstream narratives on COVID-19, climate change, and net zero policies. Chris elaborates on their investigative efforts exposing flawed data and "junk science" used by institutions like the UK Met Office to justify climate agendas, while also discussing the broader collapse of net zero commitments worldwide. The conversation also touches on the political implications of these issues and the resistance they face from fact-checkers and mainstream media. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 00:31 The Evolution of the Daily Skeptic 04:01 Fact-Checking and Media Critique 06:34 Investigating the UK Met Office 09:31 Challenges with Temperature Data 13:45 Global Warming and Climate Narratives 21:16 Political and Social Implications 30:36 Skeptical Voices and Future Outlook 35:28 The Role of Hydrocarbons in Food Production 35:55 CO2 Levels and Their Impact on Plant Growth 37:32 The Collapse of Net Zero Banking Alliance 38:02 Challenges Facing the UK Government 39:34 Economic Implications of Net Zero Policies 41:44 Impact on the Car Industry 44:47 Critique of Climate Data and Reporting 59:54 Retractions and Skepticism in Climate Science 01:05:48 Concluding Thoughts on Climate Policies https://twitter.com/CMorrisonEsq https://dailysceptic.org/author/chris-morrison/ ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Jan 8, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Roy Clark: A Nobel Prize for Climate Model Errors | Tom Nelson Pod #271
Roy Clark is a retired engineer with over 30 years of experience in new product and process development, including optical and spectroscopic measurements in adverse environments. He received his MA in chemistry from the University of Oxford University and his Ph.D. in chemical physics from Sussex University (UK; 1976). He started his own independent research on climate change in 2007. His particular interest is time-dependent or dynamic-surface energy transfer and the calculation of surface temperatures from first principles. He has published several technical articles on climate change and co-wrote the book ‘Finding Simplicity in a Complex World – The Role of the Diurnal Temperature Cycle in Climate Energy Transfer and Climate Change’ with the late Prof. Arthur Rörsch. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:01 Background on Climate Modeling Errors 01:31 Manabe's 1967 Climate Model and Its Impact 03:42 Historical Context of Climate Models 08:07 Modern Climate Models and Their Flaws 12:47 NASA's Role in Climate Modeling 20:09 DOE and National Labs' Involvement 29:20 Critique of Global Mean Temperature Record 35:44 Radiative Forcing and Surface Temperature 53:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Slides for this podcast: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries A Nobel Prize for Climate Model Errors: https://scienceofclimatechange.org/wp-content/uploads/Clark-2024-Nobel-Prize-Errors.pdf About Roy Clark: https://co2coalition.org/teammember/roy-clark/ Reject NCA5: https://venturaphotonics.com/research-page-23.html ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Jan 4, 2025 · 59 min
Ian Plimer: Climate Change: The Facts 2025 | Tom Nelson Pod #270
Professor Ian Plimer is Australia’s best-known geologist. He is Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he was Professor and Head of Earth Sciences. He was Professor at the University of Newcastle, Professor at The University of Adelaide and Professor in Munich (Germany). He was also on the staff at the University of New England, the University of New South Wales, Macquarie University and North Broken Hill Ltd. He has published more than 130 scientific papers on geology and was an editor of the Encyclopedia of Geology. This is his thirteenth book written for the general public. Professor Plimer has received numerous national and international awards for his scientific work. 00:00 Introduction and Book Overview 01:34 Geology and Climate Change 06:22 Oceanic Influences on Climate 11:41 Volcanic Activity and Climate Impact 18:32 Historical Climate Events and Human Impact 30:51 Dynamic Planet: Oceans and Climate 31:39 The Role of Plant Food and Industry 32:28 Antarctica's Geological Mysteries 36:56 Methane and Earth's Ancient Atmospheres 38:45 Solar Influence on Climate 41:54 Future Climate Predictions 43:37 Preparing for Natural Disasters 45:23 The Younger Dryas and Human Adaptation 49:27 CO2 Cycle and Measurement Challenges 54:57 Political Shifts and Climate Policy 56:44 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Reflections Information about “Climate Change: The Facts 2025” here: https://climatechangethefacts.org.au/ ======== AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Jan 1, 2025 · 44 min
Lynne Balzer: Dealing With the Climate Change Narrative | Tom Nelson Pod #269
After 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 to Lynne Balzer 00:01 Lynne's Background and Credentials 00:36 Concerns About Climate Change Fear Mongering 02:49 Scientific Observations and Methods 04:56 Historical Temperature Data and Proxy Measurements 10:19 Controversies and Manipulations in Climate Science 26:45 The Role of Propaganda in Climate Change 36:05 Critical Questions and Summary 41:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 42:20 Q&A and Closing Remarks 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 The Green New Deal and Climate Change: What You Need to Know (2019): https://a.co/d/4kdFxsl ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Dec 20, 2024 · 2 hr 3 min
Ned Nikolov: Beyond the Greenhouse Theory | Tom Nelson Pod #268
Dr. Ned Nikolov obtained his Ph.D. Degree in ecosystem modeling from Colorado State University in 1997. He then spent 3 years as a post-doctorate researcher at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN. Since 2001, he has been working as a physical scientist in one capacity or another for a project funded by the US Forest Service focused on developing of fire-weather applications based on historical climatological data and producing operational fire-weather forecasts to assist the wildfire- and smoke management in the USA. He has been conducting climate research since 2011. 00:00 Introduction to the New Climate Paradigm 00:58 Challenges with Current Climate Models 01:58 Explaining the 2023 Heat Anomaly 03:09 Fundamental Premises of the New Paradigm 04:26 Reevaluating the Greenhouse Effect 04:50 The Role of Atmospheric Pressure 05:12 Global Surface Temperature Determinants 06:19 Misconceptions in Climate Theory 07:34 Analyzing the Greenhouse Effect 08:56 Stefan Boltzmann Law and Temperature Calculations 12:14 Moon Temperature Observations 16:51 Publication Challenges and Pseudonyms 19:53 Radiative Definition of the Greenhouse Effect 35:33 Polytropic Processes in the Troposphere 44:43 Introduction to Thermal Effect of Atmospheres 45:48 Universal Mechanism of Atmospheric Thermal Effect 48:54 Dimensional Analysis and Planetary Data 51:28 Pressure Heating and Atmospheric Composition 53:17 Baseline Temperature and Albedo 01:00:51 Global Temperature Equation and Climate Models 01:03:18 Latitudinal Temperature Gradients 01:09:06 Impact of Albedo and Solar Irradiance 01:22:41 Paleoclimate and Atmospheric Pressure Hypothesis 01:25:27 Testing the Hypothesis: Polar Temperature Amplification 01:27:32 Geological Temperature Records and Climate Change 01:31:06 Polar Amplification: Ice Ages vs. Early Eocene 01:34:47 Modeling Climate Dynamics: Pressure and Temperature 01:43:42 Challenging the Greenhouse Hypothesis 01:48:29 Future Climate Predictions and Cloud Cover 01:50:46 Skeptics and the CO2 Debate 01:59:46 Reconstructing Ancient Atmospheric Pressure 02:03:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Volokin & ReLlez (pseudonyms for Nikolov & Zeller) (2014): On the average temperature of airless spherical bodies and the magnitude of Earth’s atmospheric thermal effect: https://springerplus.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/2193-1801-3-723 Nikolov & Zeller (2017): New insights on the physical nature of the Atmospheric Greenhouse Effect deduced from an empirical planetary temperature model: https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/New-Insights-on-the-Physical-Nature-of-the-Atmospheric-Greenhouse-Effect-Deduced-from-an-Empirical-Planetary-Temperature-Model.pdf Nikolov & Zeller (2024): Roles of Earth’s albedo variations and top-of-the-atmosphere Energy Imbalance in recent warming: New Insights from satellite and surface observations: https://www.mdpi.com/2673-7418/4/3/17 X: https://x.com/NikolovScience ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Dec 16, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Joachim Dengler: Is Nature‘s Carbon Sink failing? | Tom Nelson Pod #267
I have a PhD and a Habilitation (the qualification in Germany which used to be the precondition for becoming a professor) in Physics. In this episode, Joachim Dengler discusses the topic "Is Nature's Carbon Sink Failing?" Dengler explains his background and his research on climate modeling, highlighting recent theories about carbon sinks and emissions. He challenges mainstream views by asserting natural emissions' role and emphasizes the importance of considering temperature-dependent emissions when analyzing CO2 concentration data. 00:00 Introduction and Speaker Background 02:12 Rising Concerns About Carbon Sinks 07:26 Analyzing the Data on Carbon Sinks 23:15 Modeling Natural Emissions and Absorptions 43:24 Conclusions and Implications 50:41 Q&A and Final Thoughts About Joachim Dengler: https://klima-fakten.net/?page_id=1948&lang=en X: https://x.com/DenglerJoachim Blog: https://klima-fakten.net/?lang=en Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Dec 11, 2024 · 52 min
Steve Milloy: The Trump Transition | Tom Nelson Pod #266
'Perhaps the most influential climate science contrarian' (Nature). Trump EPA transition. Biostat. Atty. Fund mgr. FOX News contrib. Founder, http://JunkScience.com 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:10 Trump Transition and Climate Policy 00:48 EPA and NOAA Appointments 02:13 Red Team-Blue Team Debate 03:21 EV Mandates and Tesla 04:36 IRA Climate Spending 07:12 Paris Agreement Strategy 11:07 Climate Skepticism and Social Media 22:08 Methane and Climate Policies 23:19 Global Climate Agenda 24:28 The War on Farmers and One World Government 25:43 EPA Overreach and Nuclear Power 26:21 Radiation Myths and Junk Science 32:17 Yucca Mountain and Radiation Safety 35:11 The Safety of Glyphosate and Chemicals 38:41 Food Scares and Processed Foods 46:14 Economic Revival and Government Spending 48:29 Energy Policies and Pipelines 50:46 Final Thoughts and Conclusion https://x.com/JunkScience https://junkscience.com/ ======== AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Dec 6, 2024 · 48 min
Will Happer: Casual brilliance | Tom Nelson Pod #265
William (Will) Happer, the Cyrus Fogg Bracket Professor of Physics and one of the pioneers in the field of optically polarized atoms, transferred to emeritus status at the end of the 2014 academic year. Will is known for developing rigorous theories to analyze his elegant atomic physics experiments as well as for extensive service to Princeton and the U.S. government. His research has initiated several vibrant fields outside of atomic physics. He has published over 200 scientific papers. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society and American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society. He was awarded the 1997 Broida Prize and the 1999 Davisson-Germer Prize of the American Physical Society. In this episode, Will Happer discusses the controversial and often politically charged field of climate science, critiquing its strong alignment with political agendas and the suppression of dissenting voices. He expresses hope for more rigorous scientific reviews and red team analyses under new leadership, drawing parallels to historical examples of scientific suppression and resilience. Happer also highlights his own scientific achievements, including the development of adaptive optics using sodium guide stars, and underscores the importance of practical experience and genuine scientific inquiry in fostering a more scientifically literate society. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:20 Trump's Impact on Climate Policy 01:52 Challenges in Climate Science 04:49 The Role of Government and Appointments 07:27 The Deep State and Administrative Challenges 30:16 The Importance of Practical Experience 34:21 Freeman Dyson and Influential Scientists 45:32 Greenhouse Gas Effect and Conclusion More about Will Happer: https://dof.princeton.edu/people/william-happer ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Dec 3, 2024 · 47 min
Steve Goreham: Green breakdown | Tom Nelson Pod #264
Steve Goreham is an informative and engaging speaker, delivering compelling and provocative programs to businesses, universities, and diverse organizations. Steve is an independent scholar, researcher, and futurist in the fields of energy and environmental policy, as well as a former engineer and business executive with 30 years of experience at Fortune 100 and private companies. He’s Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and a policy advisor to The Heartland Institute. Steve is author of four books on energy, climate change, sustainability, and public policy with over 100,000 copies in print. In this episode, Steve Goreham discusses the controversies and outcomes surrounding the recent COP 29 climate conference, and criticizes the effectiveness and practicality of current climate policies and renewable energy initiatives. He argues that global efforts to curb CO2 emissions and switch to renewable energy have largely been ineffective, costly, and sometimes counterproductive, citing examples such as the increase in extreme weather-exposed renewable installations and the significant electrical demands posed by emerging technologies like AI. Goreham also predicts a future pushback against these green policies, driven by their economic and practical shortcomings, leading to a return to more reliable and low-cost energy sources. 00:00 Global Meat Consumption Trends 00:13 Introduction to Steve Goreham and COP 29 00:53 Controversies and Outcomes of COP 29 02:43 The Futility of COP Conferences 03:00 The Reality of Global Energy Consumption 03:46 Wealth Transfer and Climate Aid 05:29 The Impracticality of Net Zero Goals 08:31 Challenges with Renewable Energy 11:41 The Future of Global Energy 16:05 Europe's Energy Crisis 20:02 The Viability of Alternative Fuels 24:38 The High Cost of Sustainable Aviation Fuel 24:51 Mandates and Loss of Freedom 26:28 California's Controversial Policies 28:37 The Reality of Renewable Energy 31:07 Global Energy Crisis and Blackouts 42:30 The Future of Nuclear Energy 44:07 The Proliferation of Climate Laws 46:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://www.stevegoreham.com/ https://x.com/stevegoreham ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts (plus transcripts of recent podcasts): https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries About Tom Nelson: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Nov 30, 2024 · 1 hr 48 min
Ronan Connolly: The role of the sun in climate change | Tom Nelson Pod #263
Ronan is an independent scientist, environmentalist and writer. In this episode, Ronan Connolly discusses the complexities of climate change, focusing on the role of the sun and discrepancies in temperature and solar irradiance data. Ronan mentions various scientific debates regarding solar activity's impact on climate, urban heat islands, and the reliability of historical temperature records. Ronan highlights the need for more accurate proxies and continued investigation into the true drivers of global temperature changes. 00:00 Introduction to Climate Data Adjustments 00:18 The Role of the Sun in Climate Change 01:18 Recent Research and Publications 02:47 Understanding Global Warming Attribution 10:11 Urban Heat Island Effect 21:29 Temperature Homogenization Controversy 36:50 Challenges in Sea Surface Temperature Data 44:23 Reconstructing Total Solar Irradiance 57:03 Exploring NASA Climate Reconstructions 57:41 Understanding Sunspots and Their Historical Observations 59:34 The Schwabe Cycle and Solar Cycles 01:01:45 Sunspot Numbers and Total Solar Irradiance (TSI) 01:03:21 Satellite Observations and TSI Measurements 01:12:15 The Akron and PMOD Debate 01:22:56 New TSI Composites and Their Implications 01:38:28 Concluding Thoughts and Future Research Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries Related video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evbid7NOMng New paper on TSI: https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ad7794 Other relevant links: If you want to support the work of CERES, please visit us at https://www.ceres-science.com/support-us Follow Dr. Ronan Connolly at the following: Home page: https://ronanconnollyscience.com/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/1RonanConnolly Substack: https://substack.com/@ronanconnolly ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/
Nov 27, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Bob Burnett: Facing the Future: Energy, Bitcoin, and Financial Sovereignty | Tom Nelson Pod #262
Bob Burnett is the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, a company focused on the development of “horse-class” mining sites, and he is a vocal proponent for the expansion of diversity in Bitcoin mining site geography, scale, and energy sources. Bob has spent over 35 years as a technologist including 13 years at Gateway, Inc., a Fortune 200 personal computer company, where he led the company’s product development efforts as Chief Technical Officer. He has founded several companies in the Bitcoin mining space and is an evangelist and educator for Bitcoin and its importance to the world’s future. He has a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. 00:00 Introduction to Energy and Bitcoin 00:14 Meet Bob Burnett: CEO of Barefoot Mining 01:39 Journey Through the PC Revolution 06:05 The Inflection Point of Bitcoin Adoption 06:49 Austrian Economics and Financial Disillusionment 13:19 The Broken Money System and Bitcoin's Promise 19:04 Bitcoin's Role in Global Commerce 41:14 The Case for Bitcoin and Addressing Criticisms 50:10 The Future of U.S. Currency 51:19 Bitcoin as a Reserve Currency 51:29 Adoption Curves and Technological Change 54:19 The Evolution of Bitcoin Conferences 01:01:10 The U.S. Deficit and Bitcoin's Role 01:07:08 Green Energy and Bitcoin Mining 01:14:37 The Future of Off-Grid Mining 01:19:38 Bitcoin's Energy Consumption Debate 01:23:53 The Fight for Bitcoin's Acceptance 01:28:45 Closing Thoughts and Final Remarks https://x.com/boomer_btc https://www.barefootmining.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@OldManYells-btc ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Nov 23, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
David Hilderman | Tom Nelson Pod #261
David Hilderman has a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Electronic Information Systems Engineering from the University of Regina and has worked in the electronics industry since graduation in 1988. David grew up in Saskatchewan, the second oldest in a family of six boys. Since 2000 he has lived in beautiful Saanichton British Columbia, raising two great kids with his lovely wife. He went to the Victoria area to combine his engineering experience and love of music production to work for TC-Helicon, a company that makes products for performing musicians. He worked there for 19 years, five of which were in the role of Chief Operating Officer. Early 2020 he became aware of the fact that sea level rise rates were not accelerating. In Victoria, the rate of rise has not changed over the entire record since 1909 and is only 0.75mm/yr. This began his research in other climate alarmist claims. Reality is so counter to the narrative and the consequences of acting on the narrative are so detrimental that he felt he needed to do something about it. In 2021 he ran in the federal election against the Green Party incumbent, Elizabeth May, and had the opportunity to debate her on the issue of climate five times. He continues to be active in his community, working to educate people on the benefits of increasing atmospheric CO2. 00:00 Introduction: The Impact of Deception 00:31 Energy Consumption Around the World 04:45 Data Analysis and Methodology 08:07 Climate Change Narratives and Media Influence 10:54 Political Dynamics in Canada 20:09 Personal Journey and Climate Skepticism 37:25 Questioning the Origins of Hydrocarbons 38:14 Introduction to Martin Armstrong's Economic Model 40:13 Martin Armstrong's Predictions and Legal Troubles 41:40 Discussion on US National Debt and Global Economic Concerns 47:24 Climate Change and CO2 Emissions Debate 54:37 Haiti: Culture, Challenges, and Voodoo Beliefs 01:15:34 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans https://co2coalition.org/teammember/david-hilderman/ https://x.com/david_hilderman 34% of the world’s weather stations have experienced 70+ year cooling trends: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1858837448496754999 Pollock: Solar panels don’t make sense above 35 degrees latitude: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1841626005976318009 ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts (plus transcripts of recent podcasts): https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries About Tom Nelson: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://x.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Nov 20, 2024 · 51 min
John Christy: Climate Change is Not a Crisis | Tom Nelson Pod #260
John R. Christy is a Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and Director of the Earth System Science Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He has served as Alabama's State Climatologist since 2000 and is best known for developing, along with Roy Spencer, a global temperature dataset from satellite microwave measurements. For this work, Christy and Spencer were awarded NASA's Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement in 1991 and a Special Award from the American Meteorological Society in 1996. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:20 Hurricane Helene and Flooding Analysis 04:02 Data-Driven Climate Insights 04:58 Fresno Temperature Trends 09:04 Urbanization and Temperature Records 10:57 U.S. Historical Climatology Network 14:13 Extreme Temperature Records 24:04 Rainfall and Atmospheric Rivers 27:53 Snowfall Measurement Techniques 28:48 Analyzing Snowfall Trends in the Western US 30:32 Mega Droughts vs. Modern Droughts 32:25 Global Atmospheric Temperatures and El Niño 36:07 Climate Models and Observations 39:56 Hydrocarbons and Climate Impact 42:03 Q&A Session 51:07 Concluding Remarks Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries John’s Alabama State Climatologist site: https://www.nsstc.uah.edu/aosc/ ======== AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Nov 16, 2024 · 53 min
Jon Pepper: Hostile Climate | Tom Nelson Pod #259
Jon Pepper is a novelist, entrepreneur, and business consultant based in New York City. 00:00 Introduction: Oyster Flatulence and Climate Absurdities 00:17 Guest Introduction: John Pepper 00:21 Discussing the New Book: Hostile Climate 01:29 Author's Background and Previous Works 02:19 Overview of the Fossil Feuds Series 03:39 Hostile Climate: Plot and Themes 07:10 Real Events Inspiring the Book 07:59 Winter Storm Elliot and Energy Reliability 12:00 New York's Energy Policy and Challenges 15:14 China's Cyber Threats and Lawfare 23:41 Media's Role in the Climate Debate 27:38 Influence of Activist Journalism 28:52 Climate Journalism and Predictions 31:20 Hostile Climate: Government and Literature 36:58 Energy Reliability and Future Challenges 43:12 Global Perspectives on Climate Policies 47:08 Final Thoughts and Reflections Hostile Climate (Amazon): https://a.co/d/iXzwfbP https://twitter.com/jon_pepper https://jonpepperbooks.com/ Whitney Webb: "a carbon market is looking increasingly likely under a new Trump administration”: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1856792913696510050 ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about
Nov 10, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
Brian Sussman: A Plea for Climate Sanity | Tom Nelson Pod #258
Award Winning Meteorologist, Hall of Fame Radio Talk Host. Author "Climategate" and "Eco-Tyranny." Brian Sussman, a meteorologist and political commentator, expresses his skepticism towards climate change narratives. He highlights his belief that political and ideological motives drive the climate change movement, and questions the transparency and prudence of technological interventions like geoengineering. Sussman concludes by warning against the potential dangers and control these measures could bring, urging listeners to remain critical and informed. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:53 Brian Sussman's Background and Achievements 01:27 The Climate Agenda and Upcoming Election 02:49 Kamala Harris and the Climate Plan 05:32 The Inflation Reduction Act and Its Implications 08:53 Alternative Energy Fantasies 12:40 The Net Zero America Plan 22:19 CO2 and Climate Change Myths 33:37 Personal Anecdotes and Media Experiences 38:44 Dr. Neal Frank's Influence and Endorsement 40:33 John Locke's Philosophy and Its Impact 43:15 Karl Marx's Contrasting Ideologies 45:40 The Climate Agenda and Its Historical Roots 56:21 Modern Environmentalism and Its Key Figures 01:02:09 Geoengineering: Controversies and Concerns 01:14:05 Concluding Thoughts on Climate and Control Brian’s 2024 book “Climate Cult”: https://a.co/d/cqbuoP3 My X thread of “Climate Cult” geoengineering information: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1851623541503901743 NOAA admits trying to modify hurricanes over a 20-year period: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1850172795075838146 Brian’s March 2024 appearance on this podcast: https://youtu.be/l2DwXcB0fhw?si=PVEgpGMw8VUGoYS_ Estimated Net Zero cost: https://twitter.com/debatemealgore https://www.briansussman.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BrianSussmanShow ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries About Tom Nelson: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about