Summary of Getagripa: Climate hysteria in the business world | Tom Nelson Pod #196

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In the "Getagripa: Climate hysteria in the business world" podcast episode #196, Tom Nelson interviews Grippa, an architect and climate realist, and shares his skepticism towards the human-induced warming of the Earth and the climate crisis narrative. Grippa discusses her transformation into a skeptic in the early 2000s, influenced by figures like Sir Nigel Lawson and botanist David Bellamy. Nelson also reflects on his own experiences with the suppression of discussions around climate change in his professional architecture community, with personal opposition and even назва‡ing of those expressing skepticism. Both speakers express their frustrations towards the use of fear tactics and profiteering off of the climate crisis narrative, including unnecessary regulations and courses for architects. They also discuss the societal pressure to conform to the consensus on human-caused climate change and the growing divide among friends and colleagues. The podcast concludes with a recent development of major financial institutions withdrawing from a climate-focused investor group, indicating a potential shift away from the climate hysteria.

• 00:00:00 In this section, Tom Nelson interviews Grippa, an architect and climate realist who goes by the avatar name out of concern for business repercussions. With 36 years of experience in London entwined with her husband, she has run her architectural practice for three decades. Grippa highlights her skepticism towards the climate crisis' popular discourse, explaining how she became a well-informed skeptic in the early 2000s. This transformation began when she read an interview in the Sunday Independent newspaper with notable figures like Sir Nigel Lawson and botanist David Bellamy. They voiced their well-reasoned disagreement with the Earth's warming and the human role in it. This encounter led her to read Nigel Lawson's book "An Appeal to Reason: A Cool Look at Global Warming," which reinforced her skepticism. She emphasizes her belief in realism, acknowledging potential warming caused by CO2 but disputing the drastic measures imposed and their practicality.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the Getagripa podcast with Tom Nelson, the speaker expresses his skepticism towards the human-induced warming of the Earth due to CO2 emissions. He argues that scientists should be able to engage in conversations on climate change without being labeled as "deniers," and instead of believing, people should "think" for themselves. The speaker mentions his interest in the topic of climate change, which started around 2009, when he discovered the work of scientists like Roy Spencer and read books like "Skeptical Environmentalism" by Bjorn Lomborg and "Climate The Counter Consensus" by Robert Carter. He stresses that scientists like Bellamy and Carter, who question the consensus of man-made climate change, should not be silenced or bullied, as he claims the BBC did. The speaker even went as far as hiding climate change books from school libraries to prevent their promotion to parents.
• 00:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Getagripa: Climate hysteria in the business world," Tom Nelson shares his personal experience with the suppression of discussion around climate change, particularly in the architectural community. When he expressed his skepticism to a friend who was an editor of a prominent architectural journal, the magazine received a storm of personal insults and criticism, resulting in the need for a supportive letter to be published. Nelson's colleagues were also horrified by his views and believed there was a consensus among scientists that human-caused global warming was a crisis. However, Nelson found that there were also many scientists who disagreed and were not being given a platform to share their opinions. Nelson subsequently spoke less about the topic in his professional environment due to the opposition he faced.
• 00:15:00 In this section of the "Getagripa: Climate hysteria in the business world" podcast, Tom Nelson expresses his concerns about the climate change narrative that humans are causing a crisis which will result in imminent doom. He believes it's misleading and presents an opportunity for industries, particularly construction, to profit from it by claiming to be "climate warriors." Nelson shares his frustration with regulations and mandatory courses for architects on sustainability and environmental issues, which he believes exceed their legal obligations as set by building codes. He questions both the legality and the use of language such as "whole life carbon" and "low embodied carbon design," which are being promoted by organizations like the Arctic's Climate Action Network.
• 00:20:00 In this section of the podcast, Tom Nelson discusses his concerns about the prevalence of "climate hysteria" in the business world, specifically in relation to various organizations and courses promoting environmental sustainability. He shares his experiences with being asked to comply with regulations and submit reports that he sees as unnecessary, and expresses frustration over the pressure to conform. He reflects on the lack of opposition to these initiatives among architects and specialists in the field, and shares anecdotes about refusing to obey certain rules, such as one requiring him to make false statements. Nelson wonders if the climate activism movement is experiencing a backlash due to the global energy crisis, and expresses hope that the trend towards extreme environmentalism may be waning.
• 00:25:00 In this section of the "Getagripa: Climate hysteria in the business world" podcast by Tom Nelson, the speaker shares his experience with the growing divide among friends and colleagues over the belief in human-caused climate change. He mentions the social pressure to keep quiet about his skepticism, comparing it to religious taboos. However, he later agreed to join a panel discussion about ethics and the environment, where he openly expressed his views. The philosopher on the panel acknowledged the existence of differing opinions but believes in the consensus of human-caused climate change. The speaker challenged the expert's perspective, leading to a lively discussion, and one student approached him after the event, expressing worries about the climate crisis. The speaker urged the student to come see him if she was unsure of the scientific consensus.
• 00:30:00 In this section of the " Getagripa: Climate hysteria in the business world" podcast episode #196, Tom Nelson shares his experience at a discussion with a group of people who are deeply concerned about climate change. He mentions how young people are particularly affected by the propaganda and their belief that humans are causing the climate to change. Nelson expresses his hope in the growing awareness and increasing number of people speaking out against the climate hysteria. He also shares his own struggles with being laughed at by academics for his stance that the climate is not significantly changing due to human activities. Tom expresses his anger towards Western politicians and their efforts to shut down economies by canceling fossil fuel use, believing that something sinister is going on.
• 00:35:00 In this section of the "Getagripa: Climate hysteria in the business world" podcast (Tom Nelson Pod #196), Tom Nelson expresses his strong opposition to renewable energy initiatives, particularly windmills and solar panels, which he believes cause damage to biodiversity and wildlife while being ineffective and costly for taxpayers. He refers to those promoting the use of these technologies as betrayers and calls for their prosecution. Nelson is optimistic about the changing public opinion towards climate change, citing the increased skepticism towards the issue on popular podcasts like Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson, and the success of movies like "The Great Global Warming Swindle." He emphasizes the importance of sharing information and virally spreading awareness about the antithetical view on climate change. Nelson also raises concerns about the silencing of dissenting voices on social media, expressing disappointment that expressing skepticism about the climate scam comes with professional repercussions.
• 00:40:00 In this section of the Getagripa podcast with Tom Nelson (Pod #196), the guests discuss the recent withdrawal of major financial institutions like JP Morgan, State Street, and BlackRock from a climate-focused investor group. The speakers express their approval of this decision, indicating a potential shift away from the climate hysteria that has been prevalent in some business circles. The conversation ends with the guests expressing gratitude for the opportunity to be on the show and encouraging listeners to follow Tom Nelson on Twitter.