Tom Nelson

Thomas Nelson
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Jan 17, 2025 • 59min

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
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Jan 12, 2025 • 1h 7min

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
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Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 4min

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
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Jan 4, 2025 • 59min

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
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Jan 1, 2025 • 44min

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
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Dec 20, 2024 • 2h 4min

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
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Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 1min

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
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Dec 11, 2024 • 52min

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
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Dec 6, 2024 • 48min

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
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Dec 3, 2024 • 48min

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

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