

Tom Nelson
Thomas Nelson
Interviews and presentations on climate and energy realism, with guests including Will Happer, Jerome Corsi, Marc Morano, Carl-Otto Weiss, Valentina Zharkova, Christopher Essex, Henrik Svensmark, Patrick Moore, Ross McKitrick, Willie Soon, Susan Crockford, Peter Ridd, Christopher Monckton, and Richard Lindzen.
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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
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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/
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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Blog: https://klima-fakten.net/?lang=en
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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
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https://junkscience.com/
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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
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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/
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