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 Background

00:38 The Illusion of Net Zero Emissions

02:23 Renewable Energy Sources and Their Inconsistencies

03:39 The Economic Impact of Renewable Energy

06:29 The Green Argument and Its Flaws

09:06 Cost Structure and Efficiency of Renewable Energy

20:00 CO2 Emissions and Renewable Energy

32:24 The Cost of Achieving Net Zero

36:50 Conclusions and Final Thoughts

44:24 Q&A and Final Remarks

About Douglas Pollock: https://co2coalition.org/teammember/douglas-pollock/

His previous appearance on this podcast: https://youtu.be/D_wkyZoIQ-o?si=V18_Wb_clWIjV0YW

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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 Movement

00:23 Building the Climate Con: From Instagram to Books

00:49 Challenging the Climate Narrative

02:16 The Power of Billboards and Memes

04:19 Collaborations and Activist Networks

05:35 From COVID Activism to Climate Focus

08:22 Censorship and Social Media Challenges

11:45 The Role of Social Media in Activism

20:19 Books and Future Projects

25:14 Funding and Community Support

26:27 Grassroots Funding and Freedom in Journalism

26:44 Big Oil and Climate Skepticism

27:41 The Role of the UN and Global Politics

28:10 Hope from the Trump Administration

29:37 The Future of Climate Activism

35:52 Spirituality and Activism

48:11 The Power of Money and Financial Systems

50:27 Climate Information and Public Perception

53:25 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

https://x.com/noclimatecon

https://www.youtube.com/@theclimatecon

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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 Background

00:15 Early Involvement in Climate Science

00:54 CO2 and Climate Data Analysis

01:55 Challenges with Climate Models

06:11 Greenland and Antarctica Temperature Analysis

10:44 Sea Level Changes and CO2

14:42 Long-term CO2 and Temperature Projections

20:02 Economic Implications of Climate Policies

25:19 Extreme Weather and CO2

29:01 Solar Forcing and Climate Models

41:38 Concluding Remarks and Resources

https://climatechangeandmusic.com/

https://x.com/FriendsOScience

https://linktr.ee/friendsofscience

Energy & Climate at a Glance: https://sensiblechange.ca/pdfs/GB-graphicsreferences.pdf

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