Tom Nelson

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:

https://tomn.substack.com/p/notes-for-climate-skeptics

ClimateGate emails:

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

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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Katie Spence has a Bachelor’s in Analytic Philosophy from the University of Colorado, and covers various topics, focusing mainly on energy and politics for The Epoch Times. She has also covered medical industry censorship and collusion with government. Before starting her career as a journalist, Katie proudly served in the Air Force as an Airborne Operations Technician on JSTARS.

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:39 Journey into Climate and Energy Reporting

01:35 Connecting with Climate Realists

02:14 Interviewing Process and Personal Perspective

03:15 Exploring the CLINTEL Document

04:21 Air Force Background and Questioning Attitude

05:17 Climate Change and Financial Implications

05:39 Research and Reporting Process

06:10 Climate Change and CO2 Levels

09:31 Climate Change Narrative and Personal Beliefs

15:16 Climate Change and Agriculture

18:13 Electric Vehicles and Battery Production

21:45 Investigating the Bigger Picture: Global Warming and Control

22:28 The Writing Process: Research and Article Creation

24:22 Interview Preparation: Understanding the Subject

25:57 The Advantage of a Fresh Perspective

26:56 The Evolution of Perception: From Tesla Fan to Critic

27:29 The Role of Epoch Times Reporters

28:00 The Art of Interviewing: Recording and Fact-Checking

29:59 The Challenge of Communicating Complex Concepts

37:49 Uncovering Medical Industry Censorship and Collusion

42:51 The Shift in Trust: From Legacy Media to Alternative Sources

https://twitter.com/Katie_Spence_

https://www.theepochtimes.com/author/katie-spence

Spence: “Climate Scientists Say We Should Embrace Higher CO2 Levels”: https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/climate-scientists-say-we-should-embrace-higher-co2-levels-5551562

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Joe Bastardi is an institution in the science of weather prediction and is co-chief Meteorologist at WeatherBell, which he joined at the company’s founding. Many companies across a multitude of industries, including energy, winter maintenance and retail/supply chain, are profiting from his forecasts. His exceptional skills are rooted in a comprehensive understanding of global oscillations and in-depth analysis of historical weather patterns. 

Slides for this presentation: https://tomn.substack.com/p/co2-is-not-the-climate-control-knob

https://twitter.com/BigJoeBastardi

https://www.weatherbell.com/

Joe Bastardi’s American Storm podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-storm/id1704478439

Joe’s 2020 book: The Weaponization of Weather in the Phony Climate War https://www.amazon.com/Weaponization-Weather-Phony-Climate-War/dp/1662903650/

00:00 Introduction to Arctic Climate

00:32 Guest Introduction: Joe Bastardi

01:10 Understanding Weather Forecasting and Climate Change

02:49 The Role of Faith in Understanding Climate

05:05 The Impact of Geothermal Activity on Climate

08:08 The Role of Water Vapor in Arctic Warming

09:04 The Impact of El Nino on Global Warming

11:46 The Influence of Oceans on Climate

13:34 The Role of CO2 in Climate Change

21:18 The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health

32:24 Understanding La Nina and Its Impact on Hurricanes

32:31 The Role of Atlantic Temperature in Hurricane Formation

33:04 Predicting the Upcoming Hurricane Season

33:44 Debunking Climate Change Myths: CO2 and the Atmosphere

34:16 Understanding El Nino and Its Impact on Climate

35:45 The Impact of Cloudiness on Climate Patterns

38:43 The Role of Geothermal Input in Climate Change

38:59 The Inaccuracy of Climate Models

40:44 The Role of Trees in Carbon Dioxide Absorption

41:55 The Importance of Climate Debate and Adaptation

51:14 Predicting Future Climate Trends

53:16 Conclusion: The Natural Causes of Climate Change

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Chemical Engineer with Masters level study in Statistics

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:22 Climate Change Skepticism and Early Career

01:21 Climate Change Truth and Tree Planting Initiatives

02:24 CO2 Measurement and Data Accuracy

03:10 CO2 Absorption by Trees and Roadside Planting

03:59 Challenges in Climate Research Funding

04:52 Impact of COVID on CO2 Levels

05:23 Critique of the Keeling Curve and CO2 Data Manipulation

07:06 Scientific Belief Systems and Climate Change Consensus

09:06 Greenhouse Gases and Climate Models

11:40 Climate Change and Deforestation

12:37 Climate Change and Astrophysical Warming

16:30 Climate Change and Ocean Acidification

19:34 Climate Change and Earth's Tilt

21:09 Climate Change and Temperature Data

21:42 Climate Change and Sea Ice

22:15 Climate Change and Heat Maps

28:53 Climate Change and Storm Patterns

31:24 Analyzing Weather Patterns and Storm Tracks

32:03 The Need for a New Meteorologist

32:20 Global Sea Rise and Climate Change

34:31 The Impact of Deforestation on Oxygen Levels

35:31 The Greening of Earth and Photosynthesis

36:17 The Amazon Rainforest and Oxygen Production

37:16 The Impact of Decreasing Oxygen Levels

41:35 The Salmon Protection Device and its Impact

42:09 The Role of Sea Lions in Salmon Population

47:48 Climate Drivers and the Role of Volcanoes

52:19 Wrapping Up and Future Research

About Dave White: https://cctruth.org/about/dave-white/

https://twitter.com/DaveCctruth

https://cctruth.org

https://cctruth.org/cctruth.pdf

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Presenters, in order: Arthur Viterito, James Kamis, Wyss Yim, Brian Catt

0:00 Introduction

01:46 Art Viterito: Mid-Ocean Geothermal Flux

23:53 James Kamis: The Plate Climatology Theory

42:34 Wyss Yim: Geothermal impacts of volcanoes

01:09:03 Brian Catt: Do Submarine Volcanoes Change Climate?

01:41:51 Q and A

Slides for this podcast: https://tomn.substack.com/p/impacts-of-geothermal-energy-on-climate

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I began my AF career at the Air Force Academy where I earned a degree in Aerospace Structures, before earning my Masters of Science in Structural Dynamics on a Guggenheim Fellowship to Columbia University. During my career, I flew a whole spectrum of aircraft–Attack, Tanker/Transport, Trainer & Remotely Piloted..

DeGraaf is in the Colorado House of Representatives, District 22.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation

00:59 Understanding Climate Science and Politics

02:18 The Role of CO2 and Greenhouse Gases

03:19 The Impact of Human Activity on Climate

04:16 Climate Change Predictions and Their Limitations

06:50 The Importance of Empirical Science in Climate Studies

08:23 The Effect of Atmosphere on Earth's Temperature

11:03 The Role of the Sun in Climate Change

14:41 The Impact of Increasing CO2 Levels

27:49 Manipulation of Climate Data and Concluding Remarks

31:44 Understanding the Mathematics of Climate Change

32:51 The Impact of Solar Variability on Earth's Climate

35:04 The Role of Carbon Dioxide in Climate Change

35:50 The Cost and Effectiveness of Reducing Carbon Emissions

36:56 The Flaws in Climate Change Models

38:46 The Misconceptions about Methane and Carbon Dioxide

39:09 The Politics and Funding Behind Climate Change Research

41:17 The Reality of Forest Fires and Climate Change

41:59 The Dangers of Relying Solely on Electric Grids

47:12 The Role of Politicians in Climate Change Discourse

51:26 The Future of Climate Change Policies and Public Perception

CLINTEL interview: https://clintel.org/interview-ken-degraaf/

https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/ken-degraaf

https://kendegraaf4hd22.com/

https://twitter.com/COrepKdeGraaf

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Founder @TFTC21. Co-Founder @rabbitholerecap. Co-Founder @TheStandardBTC. Partner @ten31vc. Director @CathedraBitcoin. #bitcoin We're going to win.

00:00 Introduction

00:14 Guest Introduction: Marty Bent

00:15 Marty's Journey into Bitcoin and Media

00:55 Discussing Notable Guests on Marty's Podcast

01:26 The Power of Social Media in Building Connections

02:28 Exploring the Energy Sector through Bitcoin Mining

03:52 The Impact of Internet and Social Media on Connections

05:10 Marty's Early Involvement in Bitcoin

07:20 The Role of Bitcoin in the Energy Sector

10:34 Understanding Bitcoin: A Basic Overview

18:24 Bitcoin Mining: A Practical Perspective

26:29 The Threat of Bitcoin to Central Banks

28:49 Bitcoin Adoption in El Salvador

30:24 Bitcoin Mining and Sovereign Wealth Funds

31:30 Bitcoin in China: A Complex Scenario

32:23 Bitcoin and U.S. Politics

35:26 The Threat of U.S. National Debt

39:14 The Future of U.S. Economy

40:36 The Emergence of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

42:10 The Importance of Supporting Local Farmers

45:38 The Great Awakening: People's Growing Skepticism Towards Government

48:18 Austin, Texas: A Hub of Freedom and Bitcoin

51:14 The Need for Civil Disobedience and Digital Freedom

https://twitter.com/MartyBent

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- 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

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:05 The Role of a Molecular Biologist in Climate Science

02:37 The Scientific Method and Climate Science

03:24 Understanding Albedo and Heat Transport

07:55 The Greenhouse Effect and CO2

13:27 The Influence of Solar Activity on Climate

28:48 The Role of Water Vapor and Volcanic Eruptions

33:05 Concluding Remarks and Future Implications

Author of the Nov. 2023 book: “Solving the Climate Puzzle”: https://a.co/d/fsIts54

Author of the 2022 book: “Climate of the Past, Present and Future. A scientific debate, 2nd ed.”: https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Past-Present-Future-scientific-ebook/dp/B0BCF5BLQ5/

More of Javier’s work on Andy May’s site: https://andymaypetrophysicist.com/

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Earth systems scientist

PhD University of Tasmania

Doctor of Science University of London

Worked at the University of Hong Kong for 35 years until retirement where he taught geoscience courses

Deputy Chairman of the Climate Change Science Implementation Team of UNESCO’s International Year of Planet Earth 2007-2009

Honorary Science Advisor, Association for Geoconservation, Hong Kong

My initial interest in climate change was because of my search for explanations for Hong Kong’s temperature, rainfall and sea-level record

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:13 Guest Introduction and Career Overview

01:34 Impact of Volcanic Eruptions on Climate

03:09 Exploring Specific Volcanic Eruptions and Their Effects

06:38 The Role of Submarine Volcanic Eruptions in Climate Change

09:23 The Impact of Volcanic Eruptions on Sea Levels

13:45 The Influence of Volcanic Eruptions on Ocean Heat Waves and Extreme Weather Events

16:09 Understanding the Classification of Volcanic Eruptions

20:47 The Role of Volcanic Eruptions in Sea Level Changes

38:09 Concluding Remarks and Future Research Directions

Slides for this podcast: https://tomn.substack.com/p/volcanic-eruptions-and-climate-variability

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