

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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Nov 30, 2024 • 1h 48min
Ronan Connolly: The role of the sun in climate change | Tom Nelson Pod #263
Ronan is an independent scientist, environmentalist and writer.
In this episode, Ronan Connolly discusses the complexities of climate change, focusing on the role of the sun and discrepancies in temperature and solar irradiance data. Ronan mentions various scientific debates regarding solar activity's impact on climate, urban heat islands, and the reliability of historical temperature records. Ronan highlights the need for more accurate proxies and continued investigation into the true drivers of global temperature changes.
00:00 Introduction to Climate Data Adjustments
00:18 The Role of the Sun in Climate Change
01:18 Recent Research and Publications
02:47 Understanding Global Warming Attribution
10:11 Urban Heat Island Effect
21:29 Temperature Homogenization Controversy
36:50 Challenges in Sea Surface Temperature Data
44:23 Reconstructing Total Solar Irradiance
57:03 Exploring NASA Climate Reconstructions
57:41 Understanding Sunspots and Their Historical Observations
59:34 The Schwabe Cycle and Solar Cycles
01:01:45 Sunspot Numbers and Total Solar Irradiance (TSI)
01:03:21 Satellite Observations and TSI Measurements
01:12:15 The Akron and PMOD Debate
01:22:56 New TSI Composites and Their Implications
01:38:28 Concluding Thoughts and Future Research
Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries
Related video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evbid7NOMng
New paper on TSI: https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ad7794
Other relevant links:
If you want to support the work of CERES, please visit us at https://www.ceres-science.com/support-us
Follow Dr. Ronan Connolly at the following:
Home page: https://ronanconnollyscience.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/1RonanConnolly
Substack: https://substack.com/@ronanconnolly
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X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson
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Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 32min
Bob Burnett: Facing the Future: Energy, Bitcoin, and Financial Sovereignty | Tom Nelson Pod #262
Bob Burnett is the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, a company focused on the development of “horse-class” mining sites, and he is a vocal proponent for the expansion of diversity in Bitcoin mining site geography, scale, and energy sources. Bob has spent over 35 years as a technologist including 13 years at Gateway, Inc., a Fortune 200 personal computer company, where he led the company’s product development efforts as Chief Technical Officer. He has founded several companies in the Bitcoin mining space and is an evangelist and educator for Bitcoin and its importance to the world’s future. He has a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.
00:00 Introduction to Energy and Bitcoin
00:14 Meet Bob Burnett: CEO of Barefoot Mining
01:39 Journey Through the PC Revolution
06:05 The Inflection Point of Bitcoin Adoption
06:49 Austrian Economics and Financial Disillusionment
13:19 The Broken Money System and Bitcoin's Promise
19:04 Bitcoin's Role in Global Commerce
41:14 The Case for Bitcoin and Addressing Criticisms
50:10 The Future of U.S. Currency
51:19 Bitcoin as a Reserve Currency
51:29 Adoption Curves and Technological Change
54:19 The Evolution of Bitcoin Conferences
01:01:10 The U.S. Deficit and Bitcoin's Role
01:07:08 Green Energy and Bitcoin Mining
01:14:37 The Future of Off-Grid Mining
01:19:38 Bitcoin's Energy Consumption Debate
01:23:53 The Fight for Bitcoin's Acceptance
01:28:45 Closing Thoughts and Final Remarks
https://x.com/boomer_btc
https://www.barefootmining.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@OldManYells-btc
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About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about

Nov 23, 2024 • 1h 16min
David Hilderman | Tom Nelson Pod #261
David Hilderman has a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Electronic Information Systems Engineering from the University of Regina and has worked in the electronics industry since graduation in 1988.
David grew up in Saskatchewan, the second oldest in a family of six boys. Since 2000 he has lived in beautiful Saanichton British Columbia, raising two great kids with his lovely wife. He went to the Victoria area to combine his engineering experience and love of music production to work for TC-Helicon, a company that makes products for performing musicians. He worked there for 19 years, five of which were in the role of Chief Operating Officer.
Early 2020 he became aware of the fact that sea level rise rates were not accelerating. In Victoria, the rate of rise has not changed over the entire record since 1909 and is only 0.75mm/yr. This began his research in other climate alarmist claims. Reality is so counter to the narrative and the consequences of acting on the narrative are so detrimental that he felt he needed to do something about it.
In 2021 he ran in the federal election against the Green Party incumbent, Elizabeth May, and had the opportunity to debate her on the issue of climate five times. He continues to be active in his community, working to educate people on the benefits of increasing atmospheric CO2.
00:00 Introduction: The Impact of Deception
00:31 Energy Consumption Around the World
04:45 Data Analysis and Methodology
08:07 Climate Change Narratives and Media Influence
10:54 Political Dynamics in Canada
20:09 Personal Journey and Climate Skepticism
37:25 Questioning the Origins of Hydrocarbons
38:14 Introduction to Martin Armstrong's Economic Model
40:13 Martin Armstrong's Predictions and Legal Troubles
41:40 Discussion on US National Debt and Global Economic Concerns
47:24 Climate Change and CO2 Emissions Debate
54:37 Haiti: Culture, Challenges, and Voodoo Beliefs
01:15:34 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
https://co2coalition.org/teammember/david-hilderman/
https://x.com/david_hilderman
34% of the world’s weather stations have experienced 70+ year cooling trends: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1858837448496754999
Pollock: Solar panels don’t make sense above 35 degrees latitude: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1841626005976318009
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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

Nov 20, 2024 • 51min
John Christy: Climate Change is Not a Crisis | Tom Nelson Pod #260
John R. Christy is a Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and Director of the Earth System Science Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He has served as Alabama's State Climatologist since 2000 and is best known for developing, along with Roy Spencer, a global temperature dataset from satellite microwave measurements. For this work, Christy and Spencer were awarded NASA's Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement in 1991 and a Special Award from the American Meteorological Society in 1996.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:20 Hurricane Helene and Flooding Analysis
04:02 Data-Driven Climate Insights
04:58 Fresno Temperature Trends
09:04 Urbanization and Temperature Records
10:57 U.S. Historical Climatology Network
14:13 Extreme Temperature Records
24:04 Rainfall and Atmospheric Rivers
27:53 Snowfall Measurement Techniques
28:48 Analyzing Snowfall Trends in the Western US
30:32 Mega Droughts vs. Modern Droughts
32:25 Global Atmospheric Temperatures and El Niño
36:07 Climate Models and Observations
39:56 Hydrocarbons and Climate Impact
42:03 Q&A Session
51:07 Concluding Remarks
Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries
John’s Alabama State Climatologist site: https://www.nsstc.uah.edu/aosc/
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My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR
X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson
Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/
About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about

Nov 16, 2024 • 54min
Jon Pepper: Hostile Climate | Tom Nelson Pod #259
Jon Pepper is a novelist, entrepreneur, and business consultant based in New York City.
00:00 Introduction: Oyster Flatulence and Climate Absurdities
00:17 Guest Introduction: John Pepper
00:21 Discussing the New Book: Hostile Climate
01:29 Author's Background and Previous Works
02:19 Overview of the Fossil Feuds Series
03:39 Hostile Climate: Plot and Themes
07:10 Real Events Inspiring the Book
07:59 Winter Storm Elliot and Energy Reliability
12:00 New York's Energy Policy and Challenges
15:14 China's Cyber Threats and Lawfare
23:41 Media's Role in the Climate Debate
27:38 Influence of Activist Journalism
28:52 Climate Journalism and Predictions
31:20 Hostile Climate: Government and Literature
36:58 Energy Reliability and Future Challenges
43:12 Global Perspectives on Climate Policies
47:08 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Hostile Climate (Amazon): https://a.co/d/iXzwfbP
https://twitter.com/jon_pepper
https://jonpepperbooks.com/
Whitney Webb: "a carbon market is looking increasingly likely under a new Trump administration”: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1856792913696510050
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About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about

Nov 10, 2024 • 1h 19min
Brian Sussman: A Plea for Climate Sanity | Tom Nelson Pod #258
Award Winning Meteorologist, Hall of Fame Radio Talk Host.
Author "Climategate" and "Eco-Tyranny."
Brian Sussman, a meteorologist and political commentator, expresses his skepticism towards climate change narratives. He highlights his belief that political and ideological motives drive the climate change movement, and questions the transparency and prudence of technological interventions like geoengineering. Sussman concludes by warning against the potential dangers and control these measures could bring, urging listeners to remain critical and informed.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:53 Brian Sussman's Background and Achievements
01:27 The Climate Agenda and Upcoming Election
02:49 Kamala Harris and the Climate Plan
05:32 The Inflation Reduction Act and Its Implications
08:53 Alternative Energy Fantasies
12:40 The Net Zero America Plan
22:19 CO2 and Climate Change Myths
33:37 Personal Anecdotes and Media Experiences
38:44 Dr. Neal Frank's Influence and Endorsement
40:33 John Locke's Philosophy and Its Impact
43:15 Karl Marx's Contrasting Ideologies
45:40 The Climate Agenda and Its Historical Roots
56:21 Modern Environmentalism and Its Key Figures
01:02:09 Geoengineering: Controversies and Concerns
01:14:05 Concluding Thoughts on Climate and Control
Brian’s 2024 book “Climate Cult”: https://a.co/d/cqbuoP3
My X thread of “Climate Cult” geoengineering information: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1851623541503901743
NOAA admits trying to modify hurricanes over a 20-year period: https://x.com/TomANelson/status/1850172795075838146
Brian’s March 2024 appearance on this podcast: https://youtu.be/l2DwXcB0fhw?si=PVEgpGMw8VUGoYS_
Estimated Net Zero cost:
https://twitter.com/debatemealgore
https://www.briansussman.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@BrianSussmanShow
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AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries
About Tom Nelson:
https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomANelson
Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/
About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about

Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 6min
Paul Linsay: An Analysis of Climate Model Assumptions | Tom Nelson Pod #257
Paul’s background: thirty years as a physicist in university physics departments followed by a move to industry until retirement.
Principal Research Scientist, Nonlinear Dynamics/Chaos Theory, Plasma Fusion Center MIT, 1990-1997
Principal Research Scientist, LIGO project, Nonlinear Dynamics/Chaos Theory, Dept. of Physics MIT, 1980-1990
Postdoctoral Fellow, Neutrino Experiment, Dept. of Physics, CalTech, 1976 -1979
PhD student, experimental High Energy Physics, Dept. of Physics, University of Chicago, 1970-1976
Math student, MIT, 1965-1969
00:00 Introduction to CO2 and Climate Impact
00:13 Guest Introduction: Paul Linsay's Academic Journey
04:18 Transition to Climate Science
05:26 Critique of Climate Models
06:19 Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos Theory
12:31 Climate Model Assumptions and Predictions
13:38 Parameterization in Climate Models
28:22 Blackbody Earth and Atmospheric Heating
35:29 Surface Heating and Cooling Dynamics
36:13 Isothermal Atmosphere and Greenhouse Gases
37:23 Analyzing Greenhouse Gas Effects
38:57 Energy Calculations and Molecular Heat
42:25 Climate Models and Radiation
49:24 Convection and Historical Perspectives
55:15 Summary and Final Thoughts
56:58 Q&A and Closing Remarks
Paul’s paper and a podcast transcript are published here: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries
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Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 11min
Mike Jarmuz: AI, Bitcoin, and Venture Capital | Tom Nelson Pod #256
Mike Jarmuz (Muzz) is Lightning Ventures's Managing Partner and Co-Founder. From punk rock to venture capital, the dude's got some stories. Previously an angel investing in over 1,500 companies, with involvement in two nine-figure Healthcare acquisitions. From owning a bar to slinging apartments or even living like a rolling stone on a tour with the band. A longtime music business veteran, he's done a lot of stuff.
00:00 Introduction to Mike Jarmuz and AI in Legal Work
00:46 Revolutionizing Legal Processes with AI
02:41 AI's Impact on Various Business Functions
04:18 The Future of AI in Everyday Tasks
05:06 Debunking AI Myths and Real-World Applications
12:34 Mike Jarmuz's Background and Lightning Ventures
13:41 Investing in Bitcoin Startups and Crowdfunding
17:39 Angel Investing Insights and Strategies
22:58 Navigating the Startup Ecosystem
29:18 The Role of AI in Investment Tracking
32:18 Current Investment Climate and Future Prospects
35:47 The Struggles of IPOs in 2023
36:11 Upcoming IPOs to Watch
36:41 Bitcoin and MicroStrategy Insights
37:41 The Future of Driverless Cars
39:32 Investment Strategies and Lessons
41:39 The Viral Jimmy Song Debate
45:32 The Theranos Cautionary Tale
48:22 Diversification in Investments
52:49 The Impact of Diverse Experiences
55:38 Technological Trends and Future Predictions
01:01:12 Bitcoin's Role in the Future Economy
01:09:20 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
Pac Muzz: https://themuzzman.github.io/pacmuzz/wizard-muzz-bitcoin-game.html
https://x.com/MikeJarmuz
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Oct 26, 2024 • 1h 15min
Harry Decker: Net Zero is a Pipe Dream | Tom Nelson Pod #255
After graduating from high school, HARRY DECKER spent ten years in the U.S. Air Force working with computers in military intelligence. He has lived in ten different states and took college classes in five of them. He never completed a college degree, however, due to changing his mind about his career. He has attended various technical schools over the years to keep up with the changing industry. In civilian life, he worked as a computer operator, programmer, technical writer, and tech support specialist for various companies such as Maricopa County, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Information Network Corporation, and Charles Schwab International. His hobby at one time was tournament chess, but he dropped that and took up creative writing and filmmaking. He had a short story published five years ago titled “A. I. Gone Amok,” a fictional tale about the dangers of artificial intelligence and that the deep state was planning on releasing a virus that would kill millions. Now retired, he writes and directs plays. And he’s working on a short film. He has also written numerous technical reports over the past three years that challenge climate alarmist claims and the green agenda.
00:00 Introduction to Harry Decker's Presentation
00:17 Critique of the United Nations and Climate Change Policies
01:50 The Concept of Net Zero and Its Challenges
02:46 Historical Context and Failures of the United Nations
04:16 Global Conflicts and Humanitarian Issues
06:40 The United Nations' Stance on Climate Change
08:15 Criticism of Mainstream Media and Climate Predictions
11:28 The Role of Automobiles in Pollution and Climate Change
17:09 Electric Vehicles: Benefits and Drawbacks
18:26 The Impact of Lithium Mining and Battery Production
28:00 Challenges in Aviation and Sustainable Fuel
33:08 Agriculture and the Role of Tractors
36:46 Shipping Industry and Fossil Fuel Dependency
40:58 The Environmental Impact of Bunker Fuel
41:22 Cleaner and Greener Container Ships
42:00 The Growing Fleet of Container Ships
43:01 Luxury Yachts and Their Environmental Footprint
44:09 The Role of Trucks and Trains in Freight Transport
45:48 The Massive Fuel Consumption of Military and Naval Vessels
48:17 Cruise Ships and Their Environmental Concerns
50:12 The Ubiquity of Heavy Machinery and Equipment
55:07 The Debate on Climate Change and Media Narratives
01:10:34 The Future of Energy and Fossil Fuels
01:12:04 Conclusion: The Reality of Achieving Net Zero
Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries
https://x.com/hdeckeraz
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Oct 21, 2024 • 57min
Frank G Lasee: Climate and Energy Lies | Tom Nelson Pod #254
Frank Lasee is an expert in energy, climate, and environmental issues. His articles have appeared in Real Clear Energy, Washington Examiner, Washington Post, Town Hall, and The Daily Caller. In addition, he has been a guest on TV, and radio news and has spoken to more than 15,000 people in large and small groups.
In this episode, join author Frank Lasee as he exposes the devastating lies surrounding climate change and energy policies. Author of 'Climate and Energy Lies: Expensive, Dangerous, and Destructive,' Lasee presents compelling evidence debunking the myths of climate change and explores the real impact on our lives. With in-depth analysis and data, he argues against mainstream views, uncovers the misinformation propagated by various institutions, and stresses the importance of more CO2 for environmental benefits. This episode is packed with eye-opening revelations and insights.
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Book
00:53 Debunking Climate Change Myths
01:37 Historical Climate Data and Misrepresentation
02:08 CO2 and Temperature Relationship
02:41 Censorship and Propaganda
20:04 Urban Heat Island Effect
21:38 Climate Change Predictions and Reality
29:04 Forest Management and CO2 Benefits
29:36 CO2 and Plant Growth
30:39 Global Greening and Crop Yields
33:07 Misconceptions About CO2
35:03 Climate Policies and Their Impact
38:02 Energy and Economic Realities
40:00 The Push for Renewable Energy
49:45 Censorship and Public Perception
54:22 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
Slides for this podcast, along with AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries
Buy Frank’s July 2024 book, “Climate and Energy Lies: Expensive, Dangerous & Destructive”: https://a.co/d/byHDokB
https://twitter.com/lasee_frank
https://truthinenergyandclimate.com/
7-page PDF: “A Strong Case: Refuting the Myth of Manmade Climate Change” https://tomn.substack.com/p/a-strong-case-refuting-the-myth-of
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR
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