Tom Nelson Thomas Nelson

Former Minister of the Environment for Estonia.



From Rain Epler: I am currently a Member of the Parliament of Estonia, representing Estonian Conservative Party, biggest opposition party. And personally my field of interest is energy and green politics.



00:00 Introduction to Rain Eppler and Estonia

01:04 Personal Background and Political Journey

01:44 Inspirations and Motivations in Politics

07:15 Reflections on the Soviet Era and Its Impacts

30:02 The Transition from Soviet Union to Independence

41:47 Current Political Climate and Future Outlook

52:24 Engaging with the Youth on Climate Narratives

57:06 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements



https://twitter.com/rainepler

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_Epler

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Rodney completed a BSc in Physics from the University of New Brunswick and subsequently worked as a research assistant for UNB in a CO2 laser lab before attending University of Toronto on an NSERC scholarship where he completed an MASc in electrical engineering.  His graduate work was modeling and simulation of a semiconductor device-physics industrial problem, a solution he later presented at an international modeling and simulation conference in Pittsburg.  He has spent over 35 years working in industry in telecom chip design, fiber-optics, computing, and LED lighting.   He was involved in modeling and simulation activity for some of the projects he worked on including writing an Excel-based simulator 15 years ago to solve a complex electrical network problem.

 

In 2022, Rodney took on a personal challenge to see if he could calculate the temperature rise for an increase in GHGs.   His interest became an obsession which led to his development of a comprehensive tool he calls GHG Lab that implements his understanding of the GHG physics and a website called Climate Bell to share it with others.   Now, anyone even without any physics understanding, can use his GHG Lab tool to compute Earth’s temperature change from a change in GHG levels.  The tool has produced interesting and good-news results that he wishes to share with threatened industries so they can defend their interests against unnecessary climate-change mandates.  He has also setup an open peer review forum so scientists can publicly comment too.



00:00 Meet Rodney McInnis: A Journey from Physics to Climate Modeling

00:40 Introducing Climate Bell: A New Approach to Greenhouse Gas Modeling

01:31 The Science and Skepticism Behind Climate Bell

01:58 GHG Lab: A Revolutionary Tool for Climate Analysis

03:02 Shifting Perspectives on Climate Change Over 25 Years

03:25 The Making of GHG Lab: From Inspiration to Innovation

04:28 Demystifying the Greenhouse Gas Effect: A Deep Dive

06:04 Puzzle Pieces of Climate Modeling: Building a New Framework

36:13 GHG Lab in Action: Demonstrating Precision in Climate Modeling

41:28 Debunking Climate Change Myths with GHG Lab

42:00 Exploring the Impact of Methane and Nitrous Oxide

42:43 The Complexities of the Water Cycle and Climate Modeling

46:40 Live Demo of GHG Lab: A Deep Dive

51:00 Addressing Climate Change Industry Flaws

52:39 Revisiting Venus: A New Perspective on Greenhouse Effects

56:32 Engaging with the Community: Peer Review and Educational Tools

58:33 Debunking Popular Climate Change Alarms

01:00:50 GHG Lab: A Tool for Change and Education

01:03:16 Final Thoughts and Call to Action



Slides for this podcast: https://tomn.substack.com/p/a-novel-engineering-approach-to-precision

Climate Bell’s learning center:  https://www.climatebell.org/learn.html

Download GHG Lab:  https://www.climatebell.org/calculator.html

Climate Bell’s peer review forum:  https://climatebell.createaforum.com/index.php

X: https://twitter.com/ClimateBell

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David Zaruk, as The Risk-Monger, challenges confirmation bias.

Fighting activist zealots.

Fighting for farmers.

Fighting cardiovascular disease and arthritis.



00:00 Introduction to David Zarek's Perspectives

00:22 Unveiling the La Jolla Playbook: The Strategy of Tobacconizing Industries

03:15 The Evolution of Activist Science and Legal Strategies

07:41 The Role of Foundations in Shaping Public Opinion and Policy

09:20 The Intricacies of Foundation Capitalism and Its Impact

11:49 Exploring the Complex Web of Lawsuits, Foundations, and Media Influence

15:03 The Shift in Journalism: From Traditional Media to Foundation-Funded News

25:27 The New Philanthropy: Tech Billionaires and Their Foundations

31:45 The Influence of Crypto Wealth on Political Campaigns

32:30 The Controversial Impact of Funded Films on Public Opinion

33:19 Unveiling the Hidden Funders Behind Influential Media

34:30 The Complex Web of Academic and Media Funding

35:31 Exploring the Power of Legal Funding in Shaping Public Policy

36:15 The Role of New Media in Breaking Through the Noise

37:29 The Potential of Tort Law to Address Public Harm

37:59 Debunking Myths Around Organic Farming and Pesticides

40:40 Challenging the Climate Change Narrative and Seeking Solutions

48:57 The Global Influence of ESG and Woke Culture

52:25 Concluding Thoughts on the Future of Policy and Public Awareness



https://twitter.com/zaruk

https://risk-monger.com/

https://www.thefirebreak.org/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@therisk-mongertv5230

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Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at West Virginia University



00:00 Introduction to the Guest and Topic

00:43 Exploring the Nature of Scientific Hypotheses

08:29 Challenging the Climate Change Consensus

22:04 The Silent Spring: A Case Study on Environmental Awareness

27:05 The Double-Edged Sword of Science and Technology

28:15 The Unseen Consequences of Wind Energy

32:18 The Impact of Wind Farms on Climate

34:09 Exploring the Consequences: Heat and Moisture Distribution

35:54 Wind Energy and Climate Change: A Closer Look

39:03 Scientific Evidence and Research Findings

45:19 Personal Reflections and Scientific Responsibility

48:46 Challenging Climate Change Hypotheses

56:59 The Importance of Open Scientific Discourse

01:00:54 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

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WVU professor wants people to ‘keep an open mind’ about prevailing climate change theory, consider other hypotheses:

https://www.dominionpost.com/2024/01/13/wvu-professor-wants-people-to-keep-an-open-mind-about-prevailing-climate-change-theory-consider-other-hypotheses/

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David Legates, Ph.D. is professor of climatology in the Department of Geography at the University of Delaware and an adjunct professor at the university’s Physical Ocean Science and Engineering Program and in the Department of Applied Economics.



Dr. Legates received his Ph.D. in climatology from the University of Delaware, and he has taught at Louisiana State University, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Virginia. He has been Research Scientist at the Southern Regional Climate Center, Chief Research Scientist at the Center for Computational Geosciences, and Visiting Research Scientist at the National Climate Data Center.



Dr. Legates has been published more than 125 times in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and monograph series and has made more than 250 professional presentations.



00:00 Introduction to David Legates and His New Book

00:08 Exploring Climate Realism: Insights from the Book

02:43 The Climate Debate: A Shift in Public Perception

04:25 Signs of Change: Climate Denial Roundup and Public Sentiment

09:40 The Future of IPCC and Climate Policies

14:31 The Role of Young Scientists in Climate Research

17:34 Navigating the Political Landscape of Climate Science

19:59 The Influence of ICF in Climate Research and Policy

28:56 The Evolution of Dulles Airport and Urban Heat Islands

29:33 Debating Climate Data Adjustments and Global Warming

30:28 Satellite vs. Surface Temperature Records

31:21 Investigating Surface Data and Station Issues

32:35 Historical Climate Patterns and Cyclical Changes

33:54 Data Integrity and the Manipulation of Historical Records

36:35 Exploring the Impact of CO2 and Climate Sensitivity

40:09 The Role of Natural Variability in Climate Change

46:57 Geoengineering, Cloud Seeding, and Weather Modification

58:50 Concluding Thoughts on Climate Change and Future Directions



Amazon link: Climate and Energy: The Case for Realism: https://a.co/d/4oQaY1t

Cornwall Alliance: https://cornwallalliance.org/

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Jeremy Weber teaches and researches the policy and economics of environmental and energy issues. His work applies rigorous statistical analysis and draws from extensive policy experience, having worked as a research economist at a Federal statistical agency (the Economic Research Service) and as a chief economist at the White House (the Council of Economic Advisers).



00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Weber and His Background

00:45 The Big Picture: Statistics for Public Policy

01:04 Understanding Data's Role in Policy Making

02:47 The Map Analogy: Navigating Data and Policy

07:37 Real-world Policy Implications and Challenges

11:51 Magnitude Matters: Interpreting Statistical Significance

24:24 Debating Climate Change Projections and Policy

43:42 Exploring Other Environmental and Policy Issues

47:28 The Role of Experts in Public Discourse

54:53 Closing Thoughts and the Importance of Questioning



How to Avoid Lying With Statistics (with Jeremy Weber) 3/4/24: https://t.co/TVLVK8oC3E

Making Statistics Understandable For Public Policy with Dr. Jeremy Weber (Chasing Leviathan): https://t.co/ugpAZCxQCl

Statistics for Public Policy: A Practical Guide to Being Mostly Right (or at Least Respectably Wrong): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0226830756

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