Tom Nelson Ron Davison: “CO2’s Moneyball Moment” | Tom Nelson Pod #336
Ron Davison received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering (with distinction) in 1984 and began a long and successful career as a professional engineer in the energy industry.
In this episode, Ron Davison challenges the prevailing narrative about CO2 as a major climate driver, citing multiple data sources and his own analyses. Davison argues that CO2’s impact on climate is overestimated and that other factors like solar and oceanic cycles play significant roles. He also critiques current climate models and policies for their economic and scientific shortcomings.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
00:15 Early Involvement in Climate Science
00:54 CO2 and Climate Data Analysis
01:55 Challenges with Climate Models
06:11 Greenland and Antarctica Temperature Analysis
10:44 Sea Level Changes and CO2
14:42 Long-term CO2 and Temperature Projections
20:02 Economic Implications of Climate Policies
25:19 Extreme Weather and CO2
29:01 Solar Forcing and Climate Models
41:38 Concluding Remarks and Resources
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