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In the "David Wright: The most costly and most damaging hoax" podcast episode 186 by Tom Nelson, David Wright talks about the economic and environmental challenges associated with renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar power. He criticizes the large-scale implementation of these sources in densely populated areas and their impact on land use and scenery. Farmers and citizens worldwide voice concerns about the loss of agricultural land and potential harm to wildlife. Wright also criticizes wealthy individuals promoting the global warming movement while living lavish lifestyles that contribute to carbon emissions. The podcast touches on the questionable data used to support the belief in man-made global warming and the costly implications of renewable energy initiatives. The debate around climate change, the priority of climate initiatives, and the financial issues associated with renewable energy sources are also discussed

  • 00:00:00 In this section of the "David Wright: The most costly and most damaging hoax" podcast episode 186 by Tom Nelson, David Wright discusses the economic and environmental challenges associated with renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar power. According to Wright, gas, coal, and nuclear power plants have a smaller land footprint compared to equivalent solar panels and onshore wind turbines. He argues that the large-scale implementation of renewable energy sources in densely populated areas like Britain and Denmark has resulted in significant land use and ruined scenery. Furthermore, farmers and citizens worldwide raise concerns about the loss of agricultural land and potential harm to wildlife, including bats, insects, birds, and even rare eagles. The construction, transportation, and installation of wind turbines require the burning of fossil fuels, which leads to more CO2 emissions than a wind turbine can save during its electricity generation
  • 00:05:00 In this section of the podcast titled "David Wright: The most costly and most damaging hoax" by Tom Nelson, the discussion revolves around the environmental impact of wind energy and food production. The speaker mentions a study that suggests wind turbines produce five times as much carbon dioxide during their production and disposal than they save in their lifetimes. Furthermore, the issue of disposal is addressed, as wind turbines on land last for about 25 years and offshore for approximately 20 years while coal and gas-fired power stations last for 50 years. The speaker then challenges the notion that global warming will negatively impact food production, quoting data from countries like India and Ethiopia, which have seen record-breaking harvests in recent decades despite slight temperature increases. The podcast ends with the speaker addressing hypocrisy in the environmental movement, discussing figures such as Michael Bloomberg and John Kerry, who preach carbon reduction while maintaining large carbon footprints themselves
  • 00:10:00 In this section of the "David Wright: The most costly and most damaging hoax" podcast episode #186 by Tom Nelson, Wright criticizes the hypocrisy of wealthy individuals promoting the global warming movement while continuing to live lavish lifestyles that contribute to carbon emissions. He mentions Al Gore as an example of this contrast, as Gore has advocated for reducing long-haul travel and line-drying clothes but never follows his own advice. Wright also notes the obvious contradiction in using electric cars charged by fossil fuel electricity. The podcast discusses the backlog of orders for new aircraft and the expansion plans for Dubai airport, suggesting that there is confidence in the continued use of fossil fuels for air travel. Other examples of government edicts preventing people from leading sensible lives are also mentioned, including legislation in the Netherlands that prevents children from inheriting farms from their parents, effectively shutting them down. The former Swiss environmental Minister, Simona Saraswati, is brought up for suggesting people reduce energy use by taking shorter showers. These points collectively illuminate the perceived hypocrisy and unrealistic demands in the global warming conversation
  • 00:15:00 In this section of the podcast, Tom Nelson discusses various government initiatives aimed at regulating wood burning stoves and carbon emissions from suppliers and customers. He expresses skepticism over the enforceability of these regulations andVi programa, a British environmental campaigner, is mentioned for his controversial statement advocating for the abolition of farming. The speaker also touches upon the ongoing protests by German farmers against agricultural policies and the proposed shift from normal meat production to lab-grown food. He doubts that a significant percentage of the population supports such ideas, citing the struggle of vegan restaurants and the unappealing prospect of consuming insect-based food
  • 00:20:00 In this section of the podcast, Tom Nelson discusses the belief in climate change being driven by scaremongering, using the example of Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forest's claims about the lethal effects of humidity. Nelson expresses surprise that such a prominent figure holds these views and questions where he got his information. He also mentions the widespread fear of climate change among young people, which he believes is being fueled by education systems, quoting research from several countries where large proportions of young people express concern for the future and believe humanity is doomed. Nelson expresses his opinion that this fear is unfounded and a lack of common sense
  • 00:25:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "David Wright: The most costly and most damaging hoax | Tom Nelson Pod #186," the speaker discusses how politicians and leaders, including the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.S. President Joe Biden, express extreme concern over global warming and its potential impacts on natural disasters, despite the lack of scientific evidence to support the unprecedented nature of such events. The speaker argues that the media amplifies these concerns, leading people to believe in the climate scam, while neglecting to mention that thousands more people die from the cold each year than from heat. The speaker criticizes Albanese for his belief that reducing CO2 emissions will mitigate natural disasters and claims he is unlikely to be reelected. The speaker also cites Bureau of Meteorology data showing a 25% decline in forest fires since records began, debunking another common climate disaster narrative. Despite this, leaders continue to prioritize addressing global warming over other pressing issues
  • 00:30:00 In this section of the "David Wright: The most costly and most damaging hoax" podcast episode 186 by Tom Nelson, Wright discusses how the data used to support the belief that fires and global temperatures are getting worse is questionable. He contends that those promoting this belief rely on propaganda and ignore opposing viewpoints from eminent scientists, such as Will Happer, Richard Lindzen, Ian Plimer, and Willie Soon. Wright believes the reason people continually endorse this belief is that it has become a firmly held belief system, reinforced by the mainstream media, and that many politicians and leaders lack a science background to question the information they receive. Despite evidence to the contrary, politicians like British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak continue to advocate for reaching Net Zero by 2050, and many may avoid challenging this belief to avoid backlash
  • 00:35:00 In this section of the podcast, Tom Nelson discusses the costly and damaging hoax of global warming, using examples of corporate stupid decisions such as the Sub Prime Mortgage crisis and the bankruptcy of PanAm as comparisons. He also accuses those involved in promoting global warming of being driven by money, with research grants and profits being the motivating factors. Nelson also criticizes the use of inflated numbers in relation to climate change impacts and expresses skepticism about the likelihood of these apocalyptic predictions coming to fruition. He questions whether the mere passage of time without these predicted catastrophes materializing will disprove the belief in climate change among its advocates. Nelson also mentions an electricity generation project in Australia called Snowy 2, describing it as a big battery project intended to store excess wind energy and generate electricity when needed, but expressing concerns about its implementation
  • 00:40:00 In this section of the podcast, Tom Nelson discusses the controversy surrounding a water infrastructure project in Australia, which was originally budgeted at $2 billion Australian dollars but is now expected to cost $12 billion and face ongoing delays. The project involves a massive boring machine to create space for tubes of water to travel, but it has been stuck for months and has only made progress of about four meters. The distribution of electricity from this project to cities like Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney, among others, would require thousands of kilometers of electric cables and accompanying towers, which would result in significant environmental impact. Ignorance regarding the engineering aspects of renewable energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels, is also addressed. While renewable energy sources like wind and solar have the potential to generate significant power, they consistently produce only a fraction of their advertised capacity during certain weather conditions. For instance, in certain instances, renewables have only contributed less than 1% of the UK's electricity in December 2021 and 2.6% in Alberta, Canada, in January 2023. These realities challenge the effectiveness and efficiency of relying solely on renewables as a source of energy
  • 00:45:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "David Wright: The most costly and most damaging hoax | Tom Nelson Pod #186," David Wright expresses his belief that man-made global warming caused by burning fossil fuels is a hoax and the most damaging and costly hoax in human history. He Questions the need to decommission Britain's gas grid, as the piping provides constant maintenance and removal of all the miles of gas piping in Britain is estimated to cost £65 billion or $79 billion. Wright argues that since Britain is heading towards net zero, the gas piping will not be used, and the plan is to power the country with wind and solar panels instead. He expresses skepticism about the future benefits of renewable energy, pointing out that man-made CO2 in the world's atmosphere is only 0.1%, and stopping production would not make a significant difference in the climate
  • 00:50:00 In this section of the podcast, Tom Nelson discusses the debate around climate change and the vast sums of money being spent to combat it. He emphasizes that the climate is a chaotic system beyond human control and questions the priority of climate initiatives, considering other global issues like homelessness and hunger that seem to lack sufficient attention and funding. Nelson also highlights three factors contributing to the increasing demand for electricity: the growing energy requirements of developing countries, the rise of electric vehicles, and the world's insatiable hunger for data and infrastructure needed to store it. He criticizes companies, including Apple, for advertising renewable energy systems while still relying on the same grid and accuses many meteorological organizations of manipulating climate data and unfounded claims about rising global temperatures
  • 00:55:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "David Wright: The most costly and most damaging hoax | Tom Nelson Pod #186", a UN representative is discussed, who allegedly talks about the world being on fire and struggling to come up with new ways to hype up the climate crisis. The conversation then shifts to renewable energy and the financial issues associated with it, particularly wind farms. These farms receive payments when they are not producing electricity due to wind conditions, which are paid for by consumers. Renewable energy companies cannot make a profit without these subsidies, leading to crony capitalism and environmental concerns regarding decommissioning and the disposal of non-biodegradable wind turbine blades. The speaker expresses uncertainty about the real-world data backing up the claim that wind turbines last an average of 25 years

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In the eighteenth episode of the Tom Nelson Pod, David Wright and Tom Nelson discuss the challenges of increasing wind turbine sizes and related issues, such as blade tip damage from rain and the debate over bird and bat mortality caused by wind turbines. The conversation also touches upon China's role in promoting the Net Zero target and the skepticism surrounding the global warming narrative. Tom Nelson shares his interview with Marcel Crok, who is working on updating the Clintel declaration, signed by over 1,900 scientists denying the climate emergency. Despite opposing viewpoints, some scientists, like Roger Pielke Jr., continue to advocate for Net Zero. Tom Nelson expresses concerns regarding the potential for civil unrest due to the pursuit of anthropogenic climate change as an unproven hypothesis, citing examples in Germany and the Netherlands. The episode concludes with Nelson thanking Wright for the thought-provoking conversation and sharing his appreciation for Plimer's persistence in questioning the climate change narrative

  • 01:00:00 In this section of the podcast, Tom Nelson discusses the increasing size of wind turbines and the resulting issues, such as blade tip damage from rain. He also mentions the debate over the cause of bird and bat deaths from wind turbines, with some believing it to be due to pressure differences rather than collisions. The conversation then shifts to China's role in promoting Net Zero and the skepticism towards the global warming narrative. Nelson also mentions his podcast interview with Marcel Crok, who is working on updating the Clintel declaration signed by over 1,900 scientists denying the climate emergency. Despite their skepticism, some scientists, including Roger Pielke Jr., still advocate for Net Zero, which leaves Nelson perplexed
  • 01:05:00 In this section of the podcast, Tom Nelson discusses the issue of NetZero and the pursuit of anthropogenic climate change as an unproven hypothesis. He mentions that Professor Ian Plimer, an eminent geologist, has stated that there is no peer-reviewed paper proving the proposition of climate change and that politicians may never realize the problem. The speaker expresses his belief that this issue may eventually lead to civil unrest, citing examples in Germany and the Netherlands. Plimer is praised for his persistence in this matter despite decades of scientific effort. The speaker then thanks his guest, David Wright, for the engaging conversation before concluding the podcast

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