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The Fat Emperor Podcast

Ep205: TOP FACTS on CO2 and Net Zero - Prof Steven Koonin Reveals All!

Oct 31, 2023
Prof Steven Koonin, Provost of Caltech, discusses key climate topics like CO2, climate data challenges, funding impact on models, economic implications of CO2 reduction, and the importance of scientific integrity in climate science.
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  • Rapid pursuit of net-zero emissions must be carefully planned to prevent greater harm than climate change itself.
  • Transparent, unbiased scientific evaluation is crucial to avoid flawed policies influenced by funding biases in climate research.

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Concerns About Rapid Action on Climate Change

Taking rapid steps towards net-zero emissions without thorough planning poses a greater risk to human well-being than climate change itself. This was emphasized by Professor Steve Kunan, a renowned climate scientist, who highlighted the need to carefully evaluate data and trends before implementing drastic environmental policies.

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