

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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Sep 4, 2024 • 1h 5min
Wallace Manheimer: “Science Societies’ Climate Statements: Some Concerns” | Tom Nelson Pod #243
Wallace Manheimer is a life fellow of both American Physical Society (APS) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). His career has been at the US Naval Research Laboratory since 1970, and he served in the small group of ST-16 senior scientists for his last 14 years there. Since retiring in 2004, he has served as a consultant at the lab. At NRL he has worked on inertial fusion, magnetic fusion, a nuclear disturbed upper atmosphere, electron and ion beams, high power microwave and millimeter wave systems, advanced radar systems, and plasma processing. He is the author of over 150 refereed scientific papers.
00:00 Introduction to the Guest and Topic
01:05 Overview of Climate Crisis Skepticism
01:48 Books and Authors Challenging Climate Alarmism
05:00 Arguments Against Net Zero Carbon Emissions
05:58 Battery Backup Cost Analysis
11:12 Historical Climate Data and Misinterpretations
12:53 Scientific Method and Climate Predictions
14:50 Critique of Scientific Societies' Climate Statements
19:18 Evidence from Historical Climate Events
29:33 Impact of Carbon Dioxide on Plant Growth
33:12 Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change
35:53 Analyzing Historical Hurricane Data
38:32 Wildfire Trends and Misconceptions
40:36 Climate Change and Human Health
44:04 Debunking Climate Change Assertions
46:40 Arctic and Antarctic Sea Ice Analysis
49:18 Critique of Scientific Societies
53:00 Public Reaction and Future Energy Solutions
54:59 Q&A Session
Wallace Manheimer paper: “Science Societies’ Climate Statements: Some Concerns”: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=133987
Scientific societies risk reputations by endorsing climate scare: https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/apr/11/scientific-societies-risk-reputations-by-endorsing/
Full bio here: https://co2coalition.org/teammember/wallace-manheimer/
Slides for this presentation: https://tomn.substack.com/p/science-societies-climate-statements
Manheimer’s “Mass Delusions” book: https://a.co/d/4r1lZLn
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Sep 1, 2024 • 47min
Anthony Watts: Understanding the Science Behind Climate Change Headlines | Tom Nelson Pod #242
Anthony Watts is the founder and editor of WattsUpWithThat.com, the world’s most viewed website on climate.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:27 Anthony Watts' Background and Contributions
01:58 Climate Realism Show and Hosting Challenges
03:27 Debunking Climate Alarmism
04:02 Misleading Climate Headlines
06:22 Proxy Data and Temperature Records
14:53 Temperature Measurement Issues
24:19 Analyzing Temperature Data Bias
25:30 Questioning the Climate Emergency
26:16 Temperature Adjustments and Media Representation
27:37 Droughts and Natural Variations
28:30 Sea Level Rise Myths
29:49 Ghost Stations and Data Integrity
33:16 Temperature Measurement Evolution
36:05 Global Temperature Estimates and Satellite Data
37:41 The U.S. Climate Reference Network
42:39 Tree Ring Proxies and Historical Climate Data
45:21 Current Climate Debate and Public Perception
46:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Slides for this presentation: https://tomn.substack.com/p/climate-realism-understanding-the
https://wattsupwiththat.com/
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Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 6min
David Jones: Failure of experts | Tom Nelson Pod #241
Meteorologist David Jones has been forecasting & broadcasting weather for decades. His passion is communicating weather to decision-makers. For his dedicated service to media and emergency managers in British Columbia, he was awarded the Rube Hornstein Medal for excellence in operational meteorology in 2015.
A keen powder hound, Jones was the Environment Canada lead for a collaboration with Avalanche Canada to help avalanche forecasters better understand the mountain meteorology of British Columbia. Avalanche Canada and Parks Canada avalanche forecasters now leverage the insights of Canadian meteorologists through online weather briefings and a website (https://avalanche.ca/weather/forecast) fed by weather service graphics. For his team’s efforts, Avalanche Canada presented him with their 2015 Service Award.
In retirement, Jones created The Whistler Powder Picker, a daily social media video for hounds. The Picker is a seriously fun and educational 90 second video packed with key information for hard-core skiers, riders, & sledders in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. Jones uses an unusual ensemble technique – the Super Dave Ensemble - to crush snowfall forecasts while wearing funny hats and delivering a one-of-a-kind service.
00:00 Introduction to David Jones
00:01 David's Meteorological Journey
00:48 The Failure of Expertise
02:24 Climate Resilience and Health
04:19 Misconceptions About Severe Weather
04:32 Extreme Weather Events and Protocols
08:20 The Role of Communication in Meteorology
09:08 Challenges in Modern Meteorology
09:36 Fire Weather Forecasting
10:35 Heat Waves and Public Safety
11:19 Atmospheric Rivers and Communication Failures
16:18 The Impact of Government Interference
17:46 The Importance of Accurate Weather Alerts
19:46 The Role of Media in Weather Reporting
28:06 Historical Weather Events
33:53 Debunking Climate Models and Predictions
34:49 The Role of Professional Storytellers in Weather Reporting
35:41 Challenges of Being a Spokesperson
38:54 Critique of Canadian Weather Services
42:33 Personal Reflections on Climate Change and Meteorology
47:12 Heat Waves and Public Perception
48:21 The Complexity of Weather Forecasting
52:46 The Impact of Media on Weather Communication
01:01:05 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
Substack: https://powderpicker.substack.com/
Also: https://climatepicker.substack.com/
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Aug 24, 2024 • 45min
Jamie Bambrick: “Speaking to the normies” | Tom Nelson Pod #240
Editor-In-Chief @cleartruthmedia | Associate Pastor of Hope Church Craigavon
00:00 Introduction to Jamie Bambrick
00:30 Climate Alarmism and the Church
01:42 Creating the Viral Video
03:01 Reception and Impact
04:51 Organized Efforts and Church Influence
09:40 Personal Journey and Skepticism
14:06 Success of the Climate Video
16:58 Engaging the Normies
21:03 Engaging Your Audience Effectively
22:09 Prioritizing Key Information
23:06 The Power of a Good Hook
25:02 Using Humor and Tone Consistently
25:55 Framing Your Message as a Story
27:09 Addressing Common Pushbacks
29:44 The Importance of Emotional Appeal
33:04 Visual and Audio Elements in Communication
35:47 Staying on Message
41:43 Encouraging New Communicators
44:20 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
X: https://x.com/j_bambrick
Editor-In-Chief, Clear Truth Media: https://x.com/cleartruthmedia
10 Questions For Climate Alarmists: https://youtu.be/WmscZ3O0sso?si=AzBnxitb6MBmFiKA
Megan Basham: Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherds-Sale-Evangelical-Leaders-Leftist/dp/B0CRWMKXN4/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1
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Aug 21, 2024 • 55min
David Siegel: A framework for understanding climate | Tom Nelson Pod #239
David Siegel is a tech entrepreneur from Silicon Valley. He has been researching and writing about climate since 1990.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:47 Understanding the Radiative Model
01:21 Solar Science and Photon Journey
03:37 Greenhouse Effect Explained
08:04 Real-World Data on Downwelling Radiation
11:08 Impact of Clouds and Water Vapor
11:46 Ocean's Role in Climate
16:06 Thermal Model of Earth's Climate
18:01 Meridional Temperature Gradient
23:03 Energy Budget and Thermocline
25:10 Ocean Oscillations and Climate Cycles
27:38 Challenging the Radiative Model
28:38 Clouds and Climate: The Impact of Cloud Cover on Temperature
29:21 Heat Escaping to Space: Radiative vs. Thermal Models
29:53 The 2023-2024 Temperature Spike: Multiple Factors at Play
30:39 Ocean Warming: The Role of Sunlight and Clouds
31:30 Antarctica and the Tropics: Temperature Anomalies Explained
35:09 Future Climate Predictions: Radiative vs. Thermal Models
38:36 Climate Education: Upcoming Classes and Webinars
41:08 Final Thoughts: Challenging Climate Assumptions
Website: www.climatecurious.com
Blog: www.medium.com/pullnews
His collection of peer-reviewed papers and summaries: https://shortfall.blog/important-peer-reviewed-papers-on-climate-change-1542715c64c0
Twitter: @pullnews
His website to defeat the ESGs: www.cuttingthroughthenoise.net
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Aug 12, 2024 • 1h 13min
Paul Burgess: Fighting for climate/energy rationality | Tom Nelson Pod #238
Paul Burgess B.Sc, MS.C, a retired Chartered Water Resources Engineer was in charge of water resource planning for large sections of the UK and sat on national UK committees. Before he retired he represented the whole of the country of Wales where he was responsible for planning water supply, flood protection, reservoirs, hydrological and weather monitoring. He built the first mathematical model of the climate back in 1971. Retiring early from the water industry, Paul set up his own business. In the early 2000’s, Paul became aware of the growing corruption of science by the climate alarmists and then started making videos to counter the alarmism. He now has over 80 videos on the subject. He gives talks all over the UK all at his own expense in order to further the cause he feels so passionate about.
00:00 Introduction to Paul Burgess
01:01 Challenges in Communicating Climate Issues
01:51 Debate and Opposition
02:35 Freedom of Speech Concerns
04:41 Local Community Efforts
06:17 Advertising Roadblocks
07:32 Isle of Man Campaign
13:15 Media and Public Reactions
19:05 Debate with Green Party Leader
35:55 Scientific Explanations and Public Talks
42:31 Explaining Climate Science with Robots
43:03 Satellite Measurements and Greenhouse Effect
45:05 Debating Climate Change Policies
48:30 Public Interactions and Challenges
49:30 Confronting Climate Activists
52:41 Podcast Discussion on Climate Change
01:03:12 Final Thoughts and YouTube Channel
Paul Burgess’ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateRealism
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Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 35min
Suresh Bansal: “Biogenic and abiotic hydrocarbons“ | Tom Nelson Pod #237
Suresh Bansal has spent ~40 years investigating the topic of biogenic vs abiotic oil.
Some of his conclusions:
1. ~80% of current fossil fuel theory and ~80% of current abiotic oil theory is correct.
2. Both sides are ignoring the scientific evidence of the opposite side for the SAME oil deposits—the SAME oil deposit often contains a mixture of biogenic hydrocarbons and larger percentage of abiogenic hydrocarbons.
3. People sometimes use the term “organic” to refer to complex hydrocarbons, but the assumption that all complex hydrocarbons are biogenic isn’t true.
4. *Before* there was any life on Earth, a series of asteroid strikes created lots of abiotic hydrocarbons on Earth.
5. In conjunction with the series of asteroid strikes, a “gigafactory” involving lots of chemical reactions in the Earth’s atmosphere resulted in simple hydrocarbons being transformed into complex hydrocarbons which then rained down to the surface of the Earth.
6. A key compound in #5 may be tholin, a complex organic compound formed through the irradiation of simple organic molecules like methane and nitrogen, typically by ultraviolet light or cosmic rays. It's believed to be common in the outer solar system, particularly on bodies like Titan.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:43 Suresh Bansal's Background and Research
04:19 Debunking Biogenic Theory
10:18 Explaining Abiogenic Theory
14:06 Balanced Hypothesis and Giga Factory Explanation
22:50 Source Rock Misconceptions
26:56 Deep Drilling and Hydrocarbon Reserves
43:12 Challenges in Scientific Consensus
46:39 The Balanced Hypothesis: A New Perspective
48:45 Challenges and Debates in the Scientific Community
51:40 The Conspiracy Theory Behind Oil Prices
52:25 Russia's Deep Drilling and Scientific Papers
54:14 Coal and Methane: Organic vs. Abiotic Origins
59:55 Sedimentation Process and Hydrocarbon Formation
01:14:49 Revisiting Fossil Fuel Theory and Kerogen
01:29:46 Future Prospects: Titan and Asteroid Collisions
01:33:23 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
Suresh’s email: deepthinkers7777@gmail.com
https://x.com/sureshbansal342
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Aug 6, 2024 • 36min
Javier Vinós: Tonga Volcano Caused Record Warming | Tom Nelson Pod #236
- Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. School of Medicine. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain)
- Postdoctoral researcher at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Department of Biology, University of California, San Diego (USA)
- Associate Researcher at the Medical Research Center, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge (UK)
- Staff Researcher at the Spanish Council for Scientific Research
- Topics of research: molecular genetics, neurobiology, and cancer
- Over 1200 scientific citations
- Currently unaffiliated with academic institutions
The main points from the presentation are:
1. Any annual deviation from the long-term warming trend is due to natural variability. It cannot be due to human causes.
2. Years that are warmer than the long-term trend are eventually compensated by cooler years, so the long-term trend remains, but only the warmer years become newsworthy.
3. The 2023-2024 climate event cannot be reproduced by models because they are notoriously bad at reproducing natural variability, and the Hunga Tonga eruption is unprecedented, so its full effects are unknown. The effect of the eruption is uncharted territory, not the current climate situation.
4. Although 2023 and 2024 are natural deviations from the long-term trend, there is a concerted effort by the UN and some scientists to blame them on human emissions in order to advance the energy transition agenda.
5. After a series of years that are warmer than the long-term trend, we should have a series of years that are cooler than the long-term trend because the cause of global warming responsible for the trend has not been affected. So just waiting will fix the volcanic anomaly.
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Climate Events
00:47 Analyzing the 2023 Climate Event
01:37 Temperature Records and Trends
03:24 Ocean Temperature Anomalies
05:28 Unprecedented Warming and Scientific Puzzles
06:22 Potential Causes of Abrupt Warming
12:27 Volcanic Eruptions and Climate Impact
19:46 Natural Variability vs. Human Impact
25:20 Future Climate Predictions and Adaptation
35:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Vinos’ “Science and Climate” YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ScienceClimate-uf4xm
More of Javier’s work on Andy May’s site: https://andymaypetrophysicist.com/
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Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 14min
George Woolridge: Ethical stewardship and Gravitational Waves | Tom Nelson Pod #235
About George Woolridge:
B.S. in Music Education from Messiah University
24 years in project definition, development, and electrical design, primarily supporting research groups including: NASA, US DOD, other research and government entities worldwide.
Insufferably curious, I've spent the last decade or so looking for solutions to questions I have with inadequate answers, and core principles that have broad application.
in 2020, started WhetScience.com as a public repository of various theses and observations.
My hope is to inspire independent principled thought and generate interest in critical debate and falsifiable tests.
00:00 Introduction to George Woolridge
00:27 The Intersection of Science and Philosophy
00:53 Personal Philosophy on Universal Truths
04:16 Environmental Efficiency and Ethics
06:00 Economic Implications of Environmental Policies
08:54 Critique of Government-Supported Environmental Issues
10:58 Midlife Crisis and Search for Answers
12:44 A Brief History of Gravity
14:32 Einstein's Contributions and Theories
17:17 Hubble's Discoveries and Redshift
21:37 Cosmic Microwave Background and Gravitational Waves
24:04 Lambda CDM Theory and Dark Matter
30:54 Gravitational Forces and Mass Interactions
39:18 Theory on Cosmic Expansion and Redshift
41:36 Gravitational Potential and Time Dilation
42:45 Hyperbolic Relationship in Time Dilation
43:32 Extreme Cosmic Environments and Time Dilation
44:34 Practical Applications of Time Dilation
46:54 Redshift and Time Dilation
47:42 Cosmological Constant and Dark Matter
50:40 Challenges in Scientific Theories
01:00:15 Environmental Considerations and Solar Roof
01:10:59 Final Thoughts
Slides for this podcast: https://tomn.substack.com/p/ethical-stewardship-and-gravitational
George on a “Find the Flat Earther” video (featuring smug young warmists confident about their alleged climate knowledge): https://youtu.be/rwXzV499jPQ?si=jrQ511Sf15BEIksX
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https://whetscience.com/
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Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 15min
Joachim Dengler: “Deconstructing the Climate Narrative” | Tom Nelson Pod #234
I have a PhD and a Habilitation (the qualification in Germany which used to be the precondition for becoming a professor) in Physics.
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:02 Diving into the Climate Narrative
03:04 Questioning the Climate Narrative
06:53 Analyzing Emission Trends
12:11 Debunking Emission Scenarios
18:01 CO2 Concentration and Emission Relationship
32:19 Radiative Transfer and Temperature Rise
40:46 CO2 Sensitivity and Historical Warming
42:08 Reevaluating Mainstream Sensitivity Narratives
45:43 Understanding Water Vapor Feedback
52:01 The Role of Sunshine Duration in Temperature Increase
55:04 Cloud Cover and Its Impact on Warming
01:03:16 Ocean Currents and CO2 Absorption
01:08:40 Concluding Thoughts on Climate Factors
Slides for this podcast: https://tomn.substack.com/p/deconstructing-the-climate-narrative
Segalstad 2009 video: “oceans take out our anthropogenic CO2 gas”: https://youtu.be/sjxUwDTkd4g?si=Q3xeZ5JcZR86PCSR
About Joachim Dengler: https://klima-fakten.net/?page_id=1948&lang=en
X: https://x.com/DenglerJoachim
Blog: https://klima-fakten.net/?lang=en
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