Summary of Dave White: Climate Change Truth | Tom Nelson Pod #182

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In this YouTube video titled "Dave White: Climate Change Truth," Dave White, a chemical engineer and climate change researcher, discusses various aspects of climate change and raises questions about the accuracy and validity of current climate science. White emphasizes the importance of measuring CO2 levels accurately and promoting tree planting as a solution. He highlights the secret nature of the longitude and latitude of CO2 monitoring stations and claims to have obtained NIST-certified sensors for data collection. White also criticizes the Keeling curve and flask methods for measuring CO2 levels, stating that certified sensors provide more accurate data. He argues that there is fraud and manipulation in CO2 data, suggesting that scientists make manual adjustments to push up the numbers when CO2 levels decrease. White raises concerns about groupthink and biases in mainstream climate science, questioning the validity of research on greenhouse gases and climate models. He suggests that astrophysical factors, not greenhouse gases, are responsible for the warming we are experiencing. Furthermore, White discusses flaws in climate change models, corruption within the UN ICC, and the concept of net zero CO2e. He offers a critical perspective on climate science, advocating for a focus on removing people from the Earth and expressing skepticism about the impact of human activities on climate change. White also discusses temperature stations, the potential for urban heat island effects, and cites a list of climate skeptics whose work he admires. Lastly, he touches on various topics such as the impact of a dam in West Africa on storm tracks, the connection between oxygen levels and CO2 levels, and the practice of strip logging as a preventative measure against forest fires. White also criticizes the focus on driving electric cars as a solution to lower CO2 emissions and raises questions about the viability of renewable energy sources. Overall, this video presents alternative viewpoints and challenges the existing narratives around climate change.

• 00:00:00 In this section, Dave White, a chemical engineer and climate change researcher, discusses his efforts to measure CO2 levels and promote tree planting as a solution. He mentions that the longitude and latitude of CO2 monitoring stations are kept secret, but he has obtained NIST-certified sensors for accurate data collection. He provides an example of trees near a zoo in Portland, Oregon, consuming more CO2 than vehicles produce. White claims to have conducted a peer-reviewed study on this phenomenon and has proposed further research on the East Coast. He also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on global CO2 levels but doesn't elaborate on his findings.
• 00:05:00 In this section, the speaker criticizes the Keeling curve and claims that the measurements of CO2 using flask methods are unreliable. They argue that certified CO2 sensors should be used instead, as they provide more accurate data. Additionally, the speaker alleges that there is fraud and manipulation in CO2 data, with scientists making manual adjustments and pushing up the numbers when the CO2 levels decrease. The speaker also discusses the issue of groupthink in mainstream climate science, where scientists tend to blindly believe in the consensus without questioning the validity of the research. They argue that water vapor, not CO2, is the primary greenhouse gas, and highlight flaws in climate models. Overall, the speaker suggests that there are significant problems and biases within climate science.
• 00:10:00 In this section, Dave White talks about the flaws in climate change models and the corruption within the UN ICC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). He criticizes the assumption of equal greenhouse gas concentrations and calls it nonsensical. White mentions how they discovered a table of greenhouse gas levels that showed the correct order in Annex 2, but when they called out the fake models that didn't benchmark with that data, the table was deleted in the final report for AR6. He also discusses the concept of net zero CO2e and explains that deforestation has led to a decrease in photosynthesis, causing an increase in carbon dioxide levels. White further claims that the warming we are experiencing is due to astrophysical factors, not greenhouse gases. He mentions different chapters in the college textbook on climate change truth, including one on greenhouse gases and one on his own experiment. Additionally, he criticizes the classification of predatory journals, stating that reputable journals like Nature Climate Change and the American Meteorological Society are the true predatory ones.
• 00:15:00 In this section, Dave White discusses the publication of their manuscript on climate change and emphasizes its credibility due to being published in a top-rated climate change journal. As a chemical engineer, White emphasizes the importance of understanding the carbon cycle and the equal concentration of greenhouse gases throughout the atmosphere. He argues that the ocean is not a sink for atmospheric CO2 and disputes the claim that ocean acidification is caused by increased CO2 levels. White also mentions historical data showing that CO2 levels were much higher in the past without causing significant warming. He suggests that the notion of climate change is an experiment to control people and argues that the focus should be on removing people from the Earth.
• 00:20:00 In this section, Dave White discusses the idea that the Earth has warmed since the 1970s due to the tilt of the Earth, stating that it's actually warming in the Northern Hemisphere and cooling in the Southern Hemisphere. He mentions attending a conference where a UN correspondent showed them an image from a book that supported this view. Dave White also talks about his predictions for future temperatures, stating that the Northern Hemisphere has been cooling in recent years. He also touches on the topic of Arctic sea ice, stating that it has been relatively high over the past 20 years. He then discusses his skepticism towards heat maps, saying that they are based on fake or manipulated data. He explains that there have been decommissioned stations with fake data, but his script retrieves actual data from surrounding stations, leading to the creation of accurate graphs on his website.
• 00:25:00 In this section, the speaker discusses temperature stations and the potential for urban heat island effects. They mention that some stations in the southern hemisphere show cooling, and even if they are on heat islands, they would likely have a similar effect globally. They also mention that there are statistics and measures in place to eliminate any spurious or heat island effects. The speaker then goes on to mention a list of climate skeptics or realists whose work they admire, including Wily Soon, Judith Curry, Anthony Watts, and others. They also mention the work of Connor, who was part of the IPCC review team and contributed to a chapter on storms in the southeastern United States.
• 00:30:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the impact of a dam in West Africa on the storm tracks in the Southeast United States. They explain that before the dam was built, storms would come from West Africa and go towards the United States, but now, without the clouds to cool the area, the storms go in a different direction. The speaker believes that this change in storm tracks may be permanent as long as the dam remains in place. They also dismiss the notion that human activities, such as deforestation and the greenhouse effect, have had any significant impact on the Earth's climate.
• 00:35:00 In this section, Dave White discusses the connection between oxygen levels and CO2 levels, highlighting how they are tied together through photosynthesis. He mentions that there is a concern about the decreasing oxygen levels in the world, with only 8.6 billion tons of photosynthesis left. He emphasizes the importance of oxygen production in the Amazon rainforest and how deforestation has led to a loss of 20% of Earth's oxygen production. However, he expresses optimism that if deforestation is stopped, the Amazon can switch back to being an oxygen producer within three years. White also suggests studying the potential impact of decreasing oxygen levels on people, particularly older individuals, and notes that oxygen levels have decreased significantly over time. Additionally, he discusses the issue of deforestation, particularly in the United States, advocating for sustainable practices like strip logging instead of clear-cutting. He also criticizes the practice of converting trees into pellets and shipping them to the UK. Overall, White argues for reforestation efforts and sustainable practices to address the declining oxygen levels.
• 00:40:00 In this section, Dave White discusses the practice of strip logging as a preventative measure against forest fires. He explains that strip logging, where trees are selectively logged and then replanted with native species, helps create firebreaks and reduces the risk of large fires. However, he notes that clearcutting is more common worldwide because the equipment used for logging is geared towards this method. Additionally, White mentions his efforts to protect salmon by seeking a grant to build a cage that will prevent sea lions from eating them at the fish ladder of the Bonneville Dam. He believes that removing the dams is not the solution, and instead proposes the use of a cage with holes that only allow salmon to pass through. By eliminating the sea lions' food source, they will be encouraged to stay in the ocean where they belong. Finally, White criticizes the focus on driving electric cars as a solution to lower CO2 emissions, stating that it won't have a significant impact for the next 150 years.
• 00:45:00 In this section, Dave White discusses the high residence time of energy sources and debunks the claims about renewable energy. He points out that Australia's attempt to transition to solar panels and windmills resulted in rolling blackouts. He also highlights the negative impact of EVs on the power grid, explaining that the grid in the Northwest will have a deficit of 927 megawatts due to increased EV usage. White mentions the concept of virtual generation, where EVs with smart readers can add power to the grid, even at the expense of the car's battery. Additionally, he dismisses the argument that salmon are the reason for getting rid of dams, stating that sea lions are the unnatural presence caused by the dams. When discussing natural climate drivers, White mentions the significant carbon dioxide emissions from volcanoes, particularly the one that erupted in Monoa. He claims that the authorities suppressed the actual CO2 levels, which he believes were around 2,000 PPM, compared to the reported 415 PPM.
• 00:50:00 In this section, Dave White discusses the monitoring of CO2 levels and temperature data. He mentions that the scientists in Boulder, Colorado, where the flask measurements are done, manually adjust the CO2 levels. He also expresses skepticism about the secrecy surrounding the location of the CO2 level stations, wondering if they are faking the data or if they even exist. He mentions that he knows the longitude and latitude of temperature stations, but not the CO2 level stations. Dave also briefly mentions that he has seen a graph suggesting CO2 levels were around 800 parts per million during the Medieval Warm Period. He concludes the discussion by sharing his Twitter handle, where followers can find his updates and reposts of CO2 level data.