Tom Nelson

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/tan123

https://twitter.com/HaroldSeneker

Harold Seneker: Forbes 400 journalist tackles climate change hysteria | Tom Nelson Pod #192 Feb 01, 2024

Show notes

About Harold Seneker: I am a retired financial writer and editor, whose most notable contribution was initiating and managing for years the Forbes 400, the annual listing of the richest people in America, and then of Forbes' lists of World Billionaires. So when the question of anthropogenic global warming came up for me, I could approach this new issue with an open mind and reporting skills, and no built-in biases or assumptions other than a well-honed skepticism about the truthfulness of people in high positions. If climate alarmism had proved justified, I would be in the forefront of people supporting it. However, what I found was different.

00:00 Introduction

00:15 Meet Harold Senecker: A Retired Journalist

00:53 Creating the Forbes 400

04:47 Investigating Anthropogenic Global Warming

05:47 The Controversy of East Anglia University's Data

08:37 The Medieval Warm Period and the Hockey Stick Graph

10:49 The Role of Journalism in Climate Change Research

14:03 The Impact of Carbon Dioxide and Methane on Global Warming

35:12 The Influence of Milankovitch Cycles on Earth's Climate

44:59 Conclusion: The Future of Climate Change Debate

Blog: Harold Seneker’s Climate Discussion: https://hseneker.blogspot.com/

Tony Heller’s Real Climate Tools site: https://realclimatetools.com/

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About Tom: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/2022/03/about-me-tom-nelson.html

Notes for climate skeptics:

ClimateGate emails:

https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/p/climategate_05.html

Peter Ridd: Science and the Great Barrier Reef | Tom Nelson Pod #191 Jan 30, 2024

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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

00:37 The Great Barrier Reef: A Brief Overview

01:44 The Resilience and Health of the Reef

02:25 The Impact of Climate Change and Pollution on the Reef

02:55 The Physical Structure and Location of the Reef

04:42 Coral Growth Rates and the Impact of Temperature

09:03 The Alleged Impact of Farming on the Reef

12:17 The Future of the Reef and the Role of Young People

16:22 The Firing from James Cook University and the Fight for Quality Science

20:16 The Replication Crisis in Science and the Importance of Reliable Research

21:39 The Replication Crisis in Science

22:23 The Problem with Peer Review

23:11 The Decline of Scientific Debate

24:32 The Role of Social Media in Science

26:19 The Duty of Older Scientists

27:32 Emotion vs Objectivity in Science

29:39 The Need for New Scientific Institutions

30:09 The Role of Politicians in Science

35:38 The Future of Climate Skepticism

37:42 The Impact of Climate Alarmism on Society

Slides for this podcast: https://tomn.substack.com/p/great-barrier-reef-information

About Peter Ridd: https://co2coalition.org/teammember/peter-ridd/

Plato GBR: https://platogbr.com/

Reef Rebels YouTube: https://realscience.org.au/reef-rebels/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peterridd5844

Ridd’s 2020 book: “REEF HERESY? Science, Research and the Great Barrier Reef”: https://www.amazon.com/HERESY-Science-Research-Great-Barrier/dp/192244930X/

March 2023, Rasmussen: 60% of likely U.S. voters agree that climate change has become a religion: https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/is_climate_change_a_false_religion

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https://twitter.com/latimeralder

Latimer Alder: Energy Data for Dummies | Tom Nelson Pod #190 Jan 25, 2024

Show notes

Latimer Alder is an Independent Commentator on Twitter and elsewhere. He's a Chemist by training, was a business-oriented IT guy by profession and spent a few years as The Man on the Clapham Omnibus.

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:59 The Concept of Energy for Dummies

02:42 Understanding Energy Data

03:52 The Role of Energy in Health and Sanitation

04:43 The Importance of Energy in Daily Life

05:01 The Correlation Between Energy Usage and Wealth

06:07 The Impact of Energy on Economic Status

10:07 The Science Behind Energy Production

12:32 The Future of Energy Consumption

12:45 The Reality of Energy Consumption

33:42 Understanding the Water Wheel

35:15 Harnessing the Power of Hydro

36:03 The Controversy of Nuclear Energy

37:00 The Debate on Wind Power

42:14 The Limitations of Battery Power

48:45 The Truth about Solar Energy

49:52 The Reality of Biofuels

50:47 The Potential of Tidal and Geothermal Energy

52:59 The Misconceptions about Energy and Electricity

54:35 The Reality of the Renewables Revolution

Latimer Alder: Climate Data for Dummies: https://youtu.be/sYOm0ZEmJ8o?si=KR0JOyqcZgRkq76t

Slides for this podcast: https://tomn.substack.com/p/energy-data-for-dummies

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/tan123

https://convenientwarming.com/

Gregory Wrightstone: Celebrate CO2! | Tom Nelson Pod #189 Jan 23, 2024

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Geologist, Executive Director CO2 Coalition, Expert Reviewer IPCC AR6

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Meet the Expert: Gregory Wrightstone

00:42 The Journey to Climate Change Skepticism

01:08 The CO2 Coalition: A New Perspective on Climate Change

03:16 The Growth and Impact of the CO2 Coalition

04:54 Exploring the CO2 Coalition's Educational Initiatives

07:11 The Nobel Laureate's Stand Against Climate Alarmism

10:08 The Realities of Climate Change: A Geologist's Perspective

20:29 The Impact of Climate Policies on Agriculture

31:16 The Fight Against Climate Alarmism: Successes and Challenges

https://twitter.com/GWrightstone

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https://twitter.com/PhelimMcAleer

Phelim McAleer: The Trial of the Century | Tom Nelson Pod #188 Jan 21, 2024

Show notes

Phelim McAleer is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, public speaker, and podcaster. He is a New York Times best-selling author. He is also a playwright and the creator of the verbatim podcasting genre.

00:00 Introduction to the Steyn Trial

00:36 Details of the Alleged Defamation

01:56 The Central Point of the Case

02:05 Stein's Defense Strategy

03:13 Michael Mann's Reactions

05:04 The Stakes of the Case

10:08 The Lawyers Involved

14:41 The Podcast Coverage of the Trial

19:07 Speculations on Mann's Participation

22:32 The Legal Intricacies of the Trial

23:12 The Role of Witnesses and Testimonies

23:46 The Boring Testimony of Raymond Bradley

24:38 The Controversy Over Data Collection

25:31 The Long Road to Trial

26:20 Media Coverage and Public Perception

27:14 The Impact of Simberg's Post

28:36 The Role of Lawyers and Self-Representation

29:11 The Dynamics in the Courtroom

29:48 Steyn’s Previous Legal Victories

30:44 The Jury Selection and Bias

34:28 The Impact on Mann's Funding

35:57 Celebrity Presence in the Courtroom

37:13 Stein's Connection to Fox News

38:08 Reflections on the Trial and Future Plans

Climate Change On Trial podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jDpaNT18Yg0t8kIvfV0Du

Watching the trial live: https://wattsupwiththat.com/2024/01/18/watch-the-mann-steyn-trial-live/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAnnandPhelimScoop

2009 climate realist film: Not Evil, Just Wrong: https://unreportedstorysociety.com/watch-not-evil-just-wrong/

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https://twitter.com/sjc_pbs

Susan Crockford: Failed polar bear narrative; also their origin/evolution | Tom Nelson Pod #187 Jan 18, 2024

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Scientist Susan Crockford has spent decades writing professional papers and books but has been blogging about polar bears for non-scientists since 2012.

Her books include Polar Bear Evolution: A Model for How New Species Arise, The Polar Bear Catastrophe That Never Happened, Sir David Attenborough and the Walrus Deception, Polar Bear Facts & Myths (for kids), and (for fiction lovers) a polar bear attack thriller set in Newfoundland called EATEN.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation

00:32 Recent Developments in Polar Bear Research

01:31 Discrepancies in Polar Bear Population Reports

04:03 The Impact of Climate Change on Polar Bear Populations

05:08 Challenges in Polar Bear Population Management

05:38 Historical Perspective on Polar Bear Populations

08:07 The Politics of Polar Bear Research

10:13 The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Polar Bear Research

13:46 The Consequences of Speaking Out in Polar Bear Research

23:35 Exploring Polar Bear Evolution

32:56 The Mystery of Animal Transformation

33:22 Debunking Genetic Mutation Theory

34:06 The Role of Thyroid Hormone in Animal Transformation

36:33 Understanding Hormonal Rhythms

38:27 The Hypothesis of Hormonal Selection

39:58 The Theory's Reception and Testability

41:17 Challenges in Measuring Thyroid Hormone

41:39 Potential Testing Methods and Future Research

46:29 Exploring Polar Bear Evolution

01:00:34 The Role of Thyroid Hormone in Species Differentiation

01:03:30 The Process of Animal Domestication

01:07:14 Closing Remarks

http://polarbearscience.com

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David Wright: The most costly and most damaging hoax | Tom Nelson Pod #186 Jan 16, 2024

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1959-71: Royal Navy engineer officer, Submarine Branch. Two appointments as chief engineer of submarines. Rank on retirement: lieutenant commander.

12 years as senior manager for Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby, including:

2 years as general manager, Sime Darby Crane Hire, Hong Kong. Turned around a bankrupt company.

General Manager, Philippine Crane Rental Corporation, Manila. In 12 months built a lean, profitable company from a green field start.

8 years with heavy equipment hire company in Indonesia. Inter alia set up the company's first two autonomous branches in Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) and Sumatra and made them the company's major profit centres, hiring earth moving machinery and cranes primarily to the oil and construction industries.

8 years with SGS, Swiss international inspection company. Imports control customs inspection contract for Indonesian government. Head of oil and gas industry department. Closely involved with oil industry operations

00:00 Introduction

00:21 Impact of Power Plants and Renewable Energy

02:35 Effects of Wind Turbines on Wildlife

04:20 The Paradox of Wind Turbines

06:27 Global Food Production and Climate Change

08:31 The Hypocrisy of Climate Change Advocates

13:20 Climate Change and Its Impact on Farming

20:57 The Role of Media in Climate Change Perception

27:19 Climate Change and Its Impact on Natural Disasters

30:44 The Politics and Economics of Climate Change

36:53 Questioning the Climate Change Numbers

37:32 Predicting the Future of Climate Change

38:33 The Reality of Renewable Energy in Australia

39:56 The Cost of Renewable Energy Projects

41:40 The Impact of Renewable Energy on the Environment

42:44 The Inefficiency of Wind and Solar Power

45:10 The Hoax of Man-Made Global Warming

45:44 The Consequences of Decommissioning Britain's Gas Grid

51:42 The Increasing Demand for Electricity

01:01:51 The Future of Renewable Energy and Net Zero

Twenty-four reasons why Net Zero must be abandoned: https://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/twenty-four-reasons-why-net-zero-must-be-abandoned/

More of David’s work here: https://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/author/davidwright/

The Conservative Woman: Search for “climate” articles: https://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/?s=climate

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About Tom: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/2022/03/about-me-tom-nelson.html

Notes for climate skeptics:

ClimateGate emails:

https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/p/climategate_05.html

Wallace Manheimer: Fusion and Fusion Breeding | Tom Nelson Pod #185 Jan 09, 2024

Show notes

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

00:15 Guest Introduction: Wally Manheimer

02:13 Energy for the World: Fusion and Fusion Breeding

02:41 The Goal of Energy Production

04:05 The Current State of Energy Consumption

04:40 Understanding Energy Conversion

06:38 The Global Perspective on Energy Use

09:35 Introduction to the Book 'Mass Delusions'

13:36 The Future of Nuclear Power

20:46 The Process of Nuclear Fusion

23:27 The Potential of Fusion Breeding

24:58 The Challenges of Fusion Breeding

25:59 The Role of Fast Neutron Reactors and Thorium Breeders

34:28 The Future of Fusion Reactors

40:01 The ITER Project: A Global Effort

47:58 Introduction to Stellarator and Tokamak

48:44 Size Comparison of Tokamak and Stellarator

49:36 Challenges of Stellarator

49:51 Private Fusion Startups

51:50 Critique of Private Fusion Startups

54:21 Success of Livermore in Laser Fusion

55:39 Challenges of Magnetic Fusion

56:17 Livermore's Scheme for Fusion

56:57 The Concept of Alpha Generated Burn Wave

57:57 The Configuration of Livermore Experiment

01:02:16 The Future of Laser Fusion

01:07:02 The Role of NRL

01:24:23 The Energy Park Concept

01:25:17 The Infrastructure of Energy Park

01:30:03 Q and A

01:31:56 Conclusion and Future Directions

Full bio here: https://co2coalition.org/teammember/wallace-manheimer/

Slides for this presentation: https://open.substack.com/pub/tomn/p/fusion-and-fusion-breeding-the-ugly

Manheimer’s “Mass Delusions” book: https://a.co/d/4r1lZLn

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