Andy May: “Orwellian firing of a journal editor” | Tom Nelson Pod #339
Andy May discusses the firing of Dr. Marty Rowland for publishing a paper co-authored with Marcel Crok that argued carbon dioxide and current climate conditions are not problematic. The paper, despite being highly cited and based on peer-reviewed literature, faced political backlash and criticism, notably from figures like Michael Mann, leading to Roland’s dismissal. May criticizes the politically driven nature of climate science, highlights the importance of documenting diverse views, and warns against the suppression of scientific debate.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:55 Debate and Criticism of the Paper01:29 Dr. Rowland's Perspective and Response02:16 Journal's Reaction and Further Criticism03:33 Political and Social Implications07:26 Personal Reflections and Optimism08:57 Suspicions and Allegations14:51 Peer Review and Scientific Integrity17:28 Climate Models and Predictions20:04 Weather Forecasting and Long-term Predictions22:31 El Nino, La Nina, and Volcanic Activity25:11 Historical Climate Patterns26:40 Future Climate Predictions27:00 Ice Caps on Other Planets27:34 Suppression of Scientific Research29:25 Einstein's Peer Review Struggles31:01 The Iris Effect and Climate Models33:43 Ocean Temperature Limits40:18 Exxon's Climate Change Research47:59 Concluding Thoughts on Climate SkepticismHere is the full May and Crok paper (PDF): https://andymaypetrophysicist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Carbon-Dioxide-and-a-Warming-Climate-are-not-problems_Final_Submission_no_logo.pdf‘Shut out’: Journal fires editor after publishing research refuting ‘warming climate’: https://www.thecollegefix.com/shut-out-journal-fires-editor-after-publishing-research-refuting-warming-climate/More on the firing of Dr. Marty Rowland for publishing May & Crok 2025: https://andymaypetrophysicist.com/2025/08/17/an-orwellian-firing-at-the-american-journal-of-economics-and-sociology/https://x.com/Andy_May_Writer=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summarieshttps://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
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Douglas Pollock: “Renewables: A Woke Expensive Nothingness” | Tom Nelson Pod #338
Douglas Pollock is an Industrial Civil Engineer from the University of Chile. For almost a decade, he has studied the science and economics of climate/energy policies. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:38 The Illusion of Net Zero Emissions02:23 Renewable Energy Sources and Their Inconsistencies03:39 The Economic Impact of Renewable Energy06:29 The Green Argument and Its Flaws09:06 Cost Structure and Efficiency of Renewable Energy20:00 CO2 Emissions and Renewable Energy32:24 The Cost of Achieving Net Zero36:50 Conclusions and Final Thoughts44:24 Q&A and Final RemarksAbout Douglas Pollock: https://co2coalition.org/teammember/douglas-pollock/His previous appearance on this podcast: https://youtu.be/D_wkyZoIQ-o?si=V18_Wb_clWIjV0YW—Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
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Travis Cook: “Fighting the climate con” | Tom Nelson Pod #337
Travis Cook, founder of the Climate Con movement, discusses his multi-faceted efforts to challenge the prevailing climate change narrative, including establishing a popular Instagram page, website, and publishing books. He transitioned from COVID-19 activism, where he led significant protests and initiatives, to questioning climate policies, emphasizing the breakdown of complex scientific information for broader public understanding. Despite facing censorship challenges, he remains committed to spreading his message through various media channels and grasps the importance of cultural change in driving political action.00:00 Introduction to Travis Cook and the Climate Con Movement00:23 Building the Climate Con: From Instagram to Books00:49 Challenging the Climate Narrative02:16 The Power of Billboards and Memes04:19 Collaborations and Activist Networks05:35 From COVID Activism to Climate Focus08:22 Censorship and Social Media Challenges11:45 The Role of Social Media in Activism20:19 Books and Future Projects25:14 Funding and Community Support26:27 Grassroots Funding and Freedom in Journalism26:44 Big Oil and Climate Skepticism27:41 The Role of the UN and Global Politics28:10 Hope from the Trump Administration29:37 The Future of Climate Activism35:52 Spirituality and Activism48:11 The Power of Money and Financial Systems50:27 Climate Information and Public Perception53:25 Final Thoughts and Call to Actionhttps://x.com/noclimateconhttps://www.youtube.com/@theclimateconLinktree: https://t.co/7Vydb2ZSR2—Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
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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 Background00:15 Early Involvement in Climate Science00:54 CO2 and Climate Data Analysis01:55 Challenges with Climate Models06:11 Greenland and Antarctica Temperature Analysis10:44 Sea Level Changes and CO214:42 Long-term CO2 and Temperature Projections20:02 Economic Implications of Climate Policies25:19 Extreme Weather and CO229:01 Solar Forcing and Climate Models41:38 Concluding Remarks and Resourceshttps://climatechangeandmusic.com/https://x.com/FriendsOSciencehttps://linktr.ee/friendsofscienceEnergy & Climate at a Glance: https://sensiblechange.ca/pdfs/GB-graphicsreferences.pdf—Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
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Chris Morrison: Tom Nelson Pod #335
Chris Morrison criticizes the Met Office and other climate organizations for the poor siting and inaccurate data collection at weather stations, which he argues skew global warming statistics. He highlights the work of researchers like Ray Sanders and Dr. Eric Huxster, who have identified serious flaws in temperature recording practices, such as measuring heat spikes near artificial heat sources. Morrison also discusses how these flawed practices contribute to fearmongering about climate change, advocating for a return to rigorous scientific standards untainted by political agendas.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:34 Freedom of Information Act Request01:44 Analysis of Temperature Records01:59 Amateur Contributions to Data Analysis02:53 Heat Spikes and Their Implications05:06 Questioning the Met Office's Data Integrity05:47 Historical Temperature Comparisons07:53 Global Warming and Data Manipulation08:19 Political and Media Influence on Climate Data09:28 Challenges in Accurate Temperature Measurement15:11 Global Perspective on Temperature Measurement23:51 Net Zero and Climate Policy Critique25:03 Public Perception and Media Influence27:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts35:10 The Energy Crisis and Net Zero Debate35:52 Critique of BBC's Coverage on Net Zero36:49 Philosophical Debates on Net Zero38:00 Mainstream Media's Shift on Net Zero42:39 The Role of Financial Journalism47:11 Climate Journalism and Grooming Courses56:16 COP Meetings and the Future of Climate Politics01:03:46 The Scientific Debate on Climate Change01:08:47 Concluding Thoughts on Climate Sciencehttps://twitter.com/CMorrisonEsqhttps://dailysceptic.org/author/chris-morrison/========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
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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