Summary of Steve Einhorn: Climate Change: What They Rarely Teach In College | Tom Nelson Pod #223

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In the "Steve Einhorn: Climate Change: What They Rarely Teach In College | Tom Nelson Pod #223" YouTube video, Steve Einhorn challenges the notion that fossil fuels are the primary cause of global warming and its impact on climate events. He disputes the increase in hurricanes, tornadoes, and forest fires, stating that there has been no significant increase in these phenomena over the past 50 to 135 years. Einhorn also argues that carbon dioxide's influence on Earth's temperature is minimal and that water vapor is the primary contributor to greenhouse gases. He criticizes the use of fear and anxiety to promote climate change awareness and advocates for technological solutions to reduce fossil fuel usage. Einhorn has spoken extensively on climate change outside of the academic setting and has noticed a lack of questions following his presentations, which he attributes to the comprehensive nature of his talks. He concludes by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share his insights and hopes to return to the podcast for a future episode.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the podcast, Steve Einhorn discusses the claim that climate activists make about fossil fuels causing global warming and its impact on climatic events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and forest fires. According to Einhorn, there is an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide, but its influence is minuscule or minimal. Contrary to the activist claim, there has been no increase in hurricanes or cyclones for the past 50 years, and the number of major tornadoes has not increased since 1954. The acres burned from forest fires have decreased since 1970, and humans are not responsible for 80% of forest viruses, as commonly believed.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Steve Einhorn: Climate Change: What They Rarely Teach In College | Tom Nelson Pod #223," Steve Einhorn discusses the causes of major climate events such as forest fires and droughts, and challenges the notion that fossil fuels are the primary drivers of global warming. He points out that 97% of forest fires are caused by humans and there has been no increase in droughts or forest fires over the past 135 years. Einhorn also explains that carbon dioxide molecules do not generate most of the radiant heat in the world, and there has been no increase in average temperature on Earth since 2016. He attributes the warm years, like 2016, to natural phenomena such as El Niño and sunspots, which bring heat from the Pacific and increase the number of sunspots, respectively. Einhorn argues that the term "climate change" is used instead of "global warming" because it is more vague and allows activists to claim that there is a problem regardless of temperature trends.
• 00:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Steve Einhorn: Climate Change: What They Rarely Teach In College | Tom Nelson Pod #223," Steve Einhorn discusses the role of the sun and carbon dioxide in determining Earth's temperature. He challenges the common belief that CO2 is the primary contributor to extreme weather events and greenhouse gases, stating that water vapor makes up 95% of all greenhouse gases. Einhorn also criticizes Al Gore's book "An Inconvenient Truth" for focusing too much on CO2 and not acknowledging the significance of water vapor. He also shares historical data on temperature trends, pointing out that the most extreme heat waves occurred before the 1930s and that the EPA has removed a chart from their website showing this information. Einhorn also mentions a 32-year period between 1944 and 1976 when temperatures cooled, despite climate activists predicting a cold spell. He also brings up the recent impact of COVID-19 on reducing fossil fuel usage and the resulting temperature trends.
• 00:15:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Steve Einhorn: Climate Change: What They Rarely Teach In College | Tom Nelson Pod #223," Steve Einhorn discusses the impact of COVID-19 policies on global warming and the prediction of sea-level rise. Beorn Lomberg calculated that the 10% fossil fuel reduction due to COVID-19 policies had virtually no effect on global warming, and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere follows a logarithmic pattern, meaning each additional molecule generates less heat than the previous one. The sea-level rise is another concern, but the prediction made by Alore of a 20-foot rise in the near term was 100 times wrong. The sea-level rise is relatively constant, with an increase of 3 millimeters a year, which is one inch every eight years. The UN, often considered the leading authority on sea-level rise, has predicted a significant increase based on measuring glaciers, ice caps, and atmospheric pressure, but there has been no acceleration in sea-level rise historically. This information is crucial as it highlights the disagreements and potential inaccuracies in climate change predictions.
• 00:20:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Steve Einhorn: Climate Change: What They Rarely Teach In College | Tom Nelson Pod #223," Steve Einhorn discusses the differences between climate change "alarmists" and "realists." Alarmists use computer models with uncertain values and guesses, while realists forecast a continuation of past trends. Einhorn uses the examples of polar bears and coral reefs to illustrate how past predictions of extinction or destruction have been proven wrong. He argues that polar bear populations have increased due to hunting bans, and coral reefs in Palau have recovered after the elimination of harmful chemicals from sunscreen and the cessation of agricultural runoff. Despite these success stories, Einhorn notes that alarmists continue to receive funding and media attention for their predictions.
• 00:25:00 In this section, Steve Einhorn discusses various climate change misconceptions, highlighting the discrepancy between claims made by activists and historical data. He refutes the idea that increased CO2 levels and fossil fuel use directly lead to negative health impacts and emphasizes the improvements in life expectancy, poverty rates, literacy, and wealth over the past century despite global warming. Einhorn questions the validity of predictions made under the Paris agreement, suggesting that historical evidence contradicts the doomsday scenarios portrayed by climate change activists. He also points out the tactic of language distortion used by activists to blur the lines between weather and climate in order to advance their agenda.
• 00:30:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Steve Einhorn: Climate Change: What They Rarely Teach In College," the speaker argues against the use of fear and anxiety to promote climate change awareness. He criticizes Greta Thunberg for her approach, likening it to a child's demand for ice cream. The speaker also discusses the inaccuracies in UN climate predictions and the potential financial and freedom implications of climate policies, such as the Green New Deal. He advocates for technological solutions to reduce fossil fuel usage and criticizes the lack of viewpoint diversity on college campuses regarding climate change. The speaker also mentions the limited supply of fossil fuels and the need for technology to reduce reliance on them.
• 00:35:00 In this section of the podcast, Steve Einhorn discusses his perspective on climate change and energy production. He argues that there is no climate change problem and suggests focusing on worthy goals and happiness. Regarding green energy, Einhorn expresses concerns about the environmental impact and energy efficiency of electric vehicles, wind and solar energy. He mentions the large amount of resources required to produce electric vehicles and the high cost of solar panels, which are not yet competitive in the market. Einhorn also criticizes the subsidies for these technologies, arguing that they disproportionately benefit wealthy individuals. He concludes by encouraging listeners to read his book on climate change for a simple and clear understanding of the topic.
• 00:40:00 In this section of the podcast, Steve Einhorn discusses his experience giving presentations on climate change outside of the academic setting. He has spoken at several colleges, high schools, and business groups over the past year, and has noticed that there are few questions following his presentations. Einhorn attributes this to the comprehensive nature of his talks, which cover various aspects of climate change based on scientific research from government sources. He acknowledges that critics may challenge the accuracy of government studies on climate-related phenomena, but believes that the truth will eventually prevail. Einhorn expresses gratitude for the opportunity to share his insights and hopes to return to the podcast for a future episode.