439. Microplastics, Global Greening, & the Dangers of Radical Alarmism | Dr. Patrick Moore
Apr 11, 2024
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In this insightful conversation, Dr. Patrick Moore, an environmental scientist and co-founder of Greenpeace, critiques today's alarmist narratives on climate change. He shares his experiences from Greenpeace's early days and discusses historical climate data, challenging the perception of current threats like microplastics. Moore questions the political manipulation of scientific discourse, arguing that rising CO2 could benefit plant life. With over 45 years in the field, he advocates for a sustainable and balanced approach to environmental issues.
Dr. Moore criticizes alarmist climate change narratives and emphasizes the importance of scientific observation and verification.
Climate change perspectives over geological time scales highlight historical warming trends leading to biodiversity growth and greener environments.
The climate apocalypse narrative is questioned as driven by overpopulation concerns and a misplaced focus on carbon dioxide emissions.
The radicalization of the green movement in the 80s led to an anti-human sentiment and unfounded fears regarding environmental challenges.
Deep dives
Dr. Moore's Background and Early Environmental Activism
Dr. Patrick Moore, a former member of Greenpeace and co-founder, shares his background in ecology and evolutionary biology, his radicalization during the Vietnam War, and how he became involved in environmental activism. Initially motivated by concerns about nuclear war, he joined Greenpeace and engaged in campaigns against nuclear testing and environmental issues like overfishing.
Evolution of Greenpeace's Focus and Dr. Moore's Divergence
Greenpeace's focus shifted over time to include broader environmental concerns beyond nuclear testing. Dr. Moore began to diverge from Greenpeace's current approach due to differing views on climate change alarmism. He highlights the significance of observation and verification in scientific methodology, criticizing the alarmist narratives about climate change and carbon dioxide.
Climate Change Perspectives Over Geological Time Scales
Dr. Moore delves into climate change perspectives over geological time scales, emphasizing the current period as one of the coldest in Earth's history. He discusses the fluctuations in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and temperatures over millions of years, illustrating that warming trends have historically led to flourishing biodiversity and greener environments.
Critique of Climate Apocalypse Narrative and Economic Models
Dr. Moore critiques the climate apocalypse narrative as stemming from concerns about overpopulation and anti-human sentiments. He questions the reliability of climate models, the economic projections based on them, and highlights the misdirected focus on carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, he reflects on the environmental impacts of human activities, urging a more balanced and rational approach to environmental challenges.
Conclusion: Dr. Moore's Environmental Activism and Scientific Perspectives
Dr. Patrick Moore's journey from Greenpeace activism to diverging viewpoints on climate alarmism showcases his commitment to environmental causes. His emphasis on scientific observation, geological climate evidence, and skepticism towards prevailing narratives underlines a call for nuanced, evidence-based discussions on environmental issues.
The Transition in Environmental Groups in the Early 80s
In the early 80s, a significant shift occurred within environmental groups where humans were increasingly labeled as the enemies of the earth, leading to a radicalization of the green movement. This change was influenced by a Marxist incursion that added an anti-capitalist spin to environmental activism. This transition sparked a phobia towards chemicals and industrial activities, creating a more extreme and unfounded approach to environmental concerns.
The Misconceptions Surrounding Climate Change and Environmental Issues
There are misconceptions and exaggerated fears surrounding climate change and environmental challenges, including the idea that humans are a cancer on the planet. The narrative of banning substances like chlorine worldwide, despite their essential roles in public health and pharmaceuticals, reflects a misguided approach. Additionally, the debunking of myths related to the Pacific garbage patch and the benefits of plastic in the ocean sheds light on the need for a more rational and scientifically informed perspective on environmental issues.
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with industry consultant, science activist, and past president of Greenpeace Canada (1971 to 1986), Dr. Patrick Moore. They discuss his time in Greenpeace, the historic timeline of global ice ages and climate change, the clear lies being peddled to promote alarmism, and how the woke left manipulates science (and scientists) to promote a falsely perceived and politically incentivized future catastrophe.
Dr. Patrick Moore has been a leader in the international environmental field for more than 45 years. He is a co-founder of Greenpeace and served for nine years as President of Greenpeace Canada and seven years as a Director of Greenpeace International. As the leader of many campaigns Dr. Moore was a driving force shaping policy and direction for 15 years while Greenpeace became the world's largest environmental activist organization.
In recent years, Dr. Moore has been focused on the promotion of sustainability and consensus building among competing concerns. He was a member of the British Columbia government-appointed Round Table on the Environment and Economy from 1990 - 1994. In 1990, Dr. Moore founded and chaired the BC Carbon Project, a group that worked to develop a common understanding of climate change.
In 2021 Dr. Moore published "Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom" exposing the fake news and fake science around 11 claims of disaster including climate change, coral reefs, polar bears, plastic, nuclear energy, and more.
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