Rupert Darwall: The wheels are coming off net zero | Tom Nelson Pod #197

Darwall’s “The Folly of Climate Leadership” report: https://assets.realclear.com/files/2023/12/2321_2320_realclear-report-rupert-darwall-v7_1.pdf

Darwall: “Britain’s Net Zero Disaster and the Wind Power Scam”: https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2023/12/20/britains_net_zero_disaster_and_the_wind_power_scam_1000250.html

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up with Rupert Darwall

00:09 The House of Lords and the Cost of Net Zero

00:46 Presentation on the Folly of Climate Leadership

03:13 Deep Dive into Energy Companies and Renewable vs Thermal Generation

06:05 The Impact of Overinvestment in Wind and Solar

07:53 The Iron Law of the Energy Transition

09:16 The High Cost of Net Zero and its Impact on the Economy

09:31 The Current Political Climate and Net Zero

17:19 The Future of the Power Grid in the UK

22:18 The Impact of Net Zero on Manufacturing and Industry

26:51 The Public Perception and Political Response to Net Zero

31:00 The Reality of Net Zero and Its Impact on the Economy

32:04 Political Climate and Media Influence in the US and UK

32:41 The Role of BBC in Shaping Public Opinion

33:19 The State of Climate Realism in UK Politics

35:13 The Influence of Media on Climate Change Perception

36:41 The Role of GB News in Promoting Climate Realism

38:08 The Impact of Climate Change Narratives on Public Opinion

40:28 The Upcoming Climate Change Movie and Its Potential Impact

44:55 The Influence of the Hockey Stick Graph on Climate Change Perception

53:42 The Role of Tipping Points in Climate Change Narratives

57:49 The Financial Incentives Behind Climate Change Narratives

58:44 Conclusion: The Farce of Climate Change Narratives

The Hockey Stick Trial: Science Dies in a DC Courtroom https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2024/02/19/the_hockey_stick_trial_science_dies_in_a_dc_courtroom_1012630.html

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