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In the podcast episode "Wallace Manheimer: “Science Societies’ Climate Statements: Some Concerns" by Tom Nelson Pod #243, Wallace Manheimer expresses his concerns about climate statements issued by prestigious scientific societies. He challenges the notion that increased carbon dioxide is harmful to the environment and food production, citing NASA's observation of "The Greening of the Earth" and the essential role of carbon dioxide in plant growth. Manheimer also questions the validity of claims about the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and wildfires, and their impact on America's well-being. He argues that there is no concrete evidence of a significant negative effect on human health from climate change or carbon dioxide. Manheimer criticizes these societies for making incorrect claims, ignoring important climate findings from the past, and disregarding scientific laws. He warns of the potential backlash from the public once they realize the true costs of the switch to renewable energy and the scientific, technical, environmental, and economic unfeasibility of Net Zero. Manheimer urges these societies to reconsider their statements, acknowledge the importance of fossil fuels for civilization, and provide more moderate and scientifically correct statements.

00:00:00 In this section of the podcast, Wallace Manheimer discusses his concerns with climate statements issued by science societies and presents his perspective as outlined in a scientific paper he wrote. The paper, which has received significant attention, challenges the notion of an impending climate crisis and argues that some proposed solutions may not make sense. Manheimer cites several books, including works by prominent scientists and environmentalists, that share similar views. His own book, "Mass Delusions," argues that the belief in an on-rushing climate crisis is a mass delusion and emphasizes the importance of acquiring Western-level energy for the world. Manheimer's work stands out for its brevity and reliance on visuals, as well as its unified approach to the climate and energy dilemma.
00:05:00 In this section of the podcast, Wallace Manheimer expresses his concerns about the feasibility and cost of achieving net zero carbon emissions, specifically through the use of renewable energy sources like windmills and solar panels. He argues that the imposition of net zero is a mistake that could potentially destroy civilization due to the enormous cost and waste involved. Manheimer provides an example of the high cost of battery backup for a region during periods without sun or wind, estimating a cost of $600 trillion for the United States alone. He also mentions the potential for hostile powers to take advantage of the situation and the historical precedent of large-scale investments in unproductive projects, such as the Maginot Line in France. Manheimer emphasizes the challenge of arguing against the climate crisis consensus, with the government, media, scientific community, and billionaires aligned against those who question the approach.
00:10:00 In this section of the podcast, Wallace Manheimer expresses concerns about the climate disaster claim, suggesting that there may be an unseen vulnerability that could allow skeptics to ultimately prevail. He believes that the foundation of the climate hysteria lies in the statements of prestigious scientific societies, which he views as being in the grip of a mass delusion. Manheimer cites Charles Mackay's 1841 book "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and The Madness of Crowds" as an explanation for this phenomenon. He also quotes physicist Richard Feynman on the scientific method, emphasizing that if a theory disagrees with experimental results, it is wrong. Manheimer plans to examine the predictions of five scientific societies to determine if they pass this test.
00:15:00 In this section of the podcast, the host discusses his concerns with climate statements from two scientific societies, specifically the American Physical Society (APS) and the American Meteorological Society (AMS). The host, who is a member of the APS, takes issue with the APS's statement that anthropogenic greenhouse gases have become the dominant driver of global climate warming since the mid-20th century. He challenges this claim by examining temperature measurements from 1880 to 2020 and arguing that the temperature rose faster when there was no carbon dioxide assistance. The host also criticizes the APS for using inaccurate data and making false statements. Regarding the AMS, the host finds their statement on climate change to be vague and difficult to pin down.
00:20:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Wallace Manheimer: “Science Societies’ Climate Statements: Some Concerns,” Wallace Manheimer discusses concerns regarding climate statements that imply the current warm period is the warmest in thousands of years. He notes that while some studies suggest this is the case based on thermometer readings, other methods of measuring temperature, such as oxygen isotope ratios in ice cores, tell a different story. These ratios indicate that temperatures have fluctuated significantly over the past 10,000 years, with periods of warming and cooling. For instance, temperatures rose by about 3.5 degrees Celsius around 8,000 years ago, and there were other periods of significant warming, such as the Roman Warm Period and the Medieval Warm Period. Manheimer emphasizes the importance of considering multiple lines of evidence when assessing climate trends.
00:25:00 In this section of the podcast, Wallace Manheimer expresses concerns about the scientific community's disregard for important climate findings from the past. He references the discovery of ancient northern forests and Roman vineyards, which extended much further north than they do today, as evidence of past warmer climates. Manheimer emphasizes the significance of these findings, which required the efforts of hundreds of scientists worldwide, and criticizes the scientific societies for ignoring this evidence. He then turns his attention to the National Academy of Sciences, a prestigious scientific organization, and their stance on climate change. The Academy's President, Marsha McNutt, has stated that the time for debate on climate change has ended and action is urgently needed. Manheimer challenges this perspective by presenting an experiment showing the growth of a pine plant under different carbon dioxide levels, suggesting that the potential impact of increased carbon dioxide on plant growth has not been adequately addressed.
00:30:00 In this section of the podcast, Wallace Manheimer expresses concerns regarding climate statements issued by science societies. He challenges the notion that increased carbon dioxide is harmful to food production, citing NASA's observation of "The Greening of the Earth" and the essential role of carbon dioxide in plant growth. Manheimer also questions the validity of claims that food production cannot support the current global population without nitrogen fertilizers, which are derived from fossil fuels. He further disputes the American Chemical Society's statement about the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, by examining data from the Palmer Drought Index and questioning the significance of short-term weather anomalies. Manheimer argues that there is no evidence of a long-term threat to global food production due to climate change.
00:35:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Wallace Manheimer: “Science Societies’ Climate Statements: Some Concerns" by Tom Nelson Pod #243, Manheimer challenges the claims made by the American Chemical Society regarding the correlation between carbon dioxide increase, droughts, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires threatening America's physical, social, and economic well-being. Manheimer presents data from NASA graphs on hurricanes and wildfires, arguing that there is no evidence of an increase in hurricane destructive power or frequency, and wildfires have decreased significantly since the 1930s. He also mentions that earlier measurements of hurricanes and wildfires before 1920 and 1960, respectively, are likely to show even less increase due to limited data collection methods during those periods. Manheimer concludes that there is no evidence to support the American Chemical Society's claims regarding the threats posed by hurricanes and wildfires to America's well-being.
00:40:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Wallace Manheimer: “Science Societies’ Climate Statements: Some Concerns," the speaker challenges the claims made by several scientific societies regarding the impact of climate change on human health and life expectancy. He argues that there is no concrete evidence of a significant negative effect on human health from climate change or carbon dioxide, as shown in the life expectancy data from 1770 to 2021. The speaker points out some inconsistencies in the data, such as the absence of decreases in life expectancy during periods of significant violence and conflict. He also questions the societies' statements about the current decade being the hottest in history and the dominant role of greenhouse emissions in observed warming. The speaker emphasizes that the rate of increase in temperature should be considered alongside the actual level of increase when evaluating climate change impacts.
00:45:00 In this section of the podcast, Wallace Manheimer discusses concerns with climate statements made by science societies. He specifically addresses the claim that CO2 decreases have negative effects on land plants and Arctic sea ice. Manheimer argues that while the statement acknowledges the impact of CO2 on plants, it gets the sign wrong. He also points out that the Arctic sea ice data presented in the statement is misleading, as there has been a decrease in September minimum ice but virtually no change in March maximum ice. Manheimer criticizes the societies for making incorrect claims and ignoring well-established scientific facts.
00:50:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Wallace Manheimer: “Science Societies’ Climate Statements: Some Concerns” by Tom Nelson Pod #243, Manheimer expresses his concerns about the inaccuracies and disregard for scientific laws in climate statements issued by prestigious scientific societies. He argues that these organizations have made numerous incorrect assertions and predictions regarding the climate, which can be easily detected, and that their work, produced by thousands of dedicated scientists, is being diminished to promote a false scientific theory. Manheimer questions the motivation behind this, suggesting it may be to secure research dollars or due to mass delusion. He also warns of the potential backlash from the public once they realize the true costs of the switch to renewable energy and the scientific, technical, environmental, and economic unfeasibility of Net Zero. Manheimer urges these societies to reconsider their statements, acknowledge the importance of fossil fuels for civilization, and provide more moderate and scientifically correct statements before facing tough questions and potential consequences.
00:55:00 In this section of the podcast, Wallace Manheimer expresses concerns about climate statements issued by scientific societies and the lack of survey or feedback from their members. He shares his experience with the American Physical Society, where he and others have voiced opposition to statements they consider misguided, but to no avail. Manheimer suggests that external pressure, such as public criticism and financial consequences, may be necessary to bring about change. He also discusses the potential for sustainable energy through nuclear power and the importance of utilizing fertile material, which could provide power for thousands of years. Manheimer's paper on this topic, as well as an op-ed he wrote for The Washington Times, can be found through the links provided in the podcast description. Manheimer concludes by expressing his belief that these societies need criticism to avoid making things worse and shares his suspicions that they may be influenced by external factors, possibly leading to the issuance of controversial statements.

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In the "Tom Nelson Pod #243" episode, Wallace Manheimer voices his concerns about climate statements issued by science societies, suggesting they may be driven by mass delusion or sinister motivations. He estimates that only a third of society members fully support these statements, another third is skeptical, and a third doesn't care. Manheimer argues that these statements are unnecessary, costly, and potentially environmentally damaging, and doubts they will last 10-20 years due to public backlash. Despite his concerns and costs, Manheimer notes that these societies have not publicly denounced the climate emergency narrative. He concludes by expressing his belief that these statements are on the wrong side of history and an environmental disaster in the making.