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In the "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218" YouTube video, Kurt Streutker expresses his beliefs about climate change , challenging the notion of man-made global warming and the significance of greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide. He emphasizes that carbon dioxide is essential for life and only contributes a small percentage to the Earth's greenhouse effect. Streutker also criticizes the media for creating panic over rising sea levels and volcanic activity as the primary drivers of climate change. He mentions his skepticism towards the man-made global warming theory and praises historian Tony Heller for his work on climate science. Streutker also discusses the role of oceans and clouds in the Earth's climate and temperature regulation, as well as the impact of volcanic activity on climate. He believes that a meteor strike could be responsible for causing ice ages and criticizes the scientific community for focusing too much on carbon dioxide as the primary cause of climate change.

00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," the guest, Kurt Streutker, expresses his strong belief in climate change and clarifies the term "man-made global warming." He emphasizes that the science of climate is based on thermodynamics and explains that carbon dioxide, a trace gas in Earth's atmosphere, is essential for life and only contributes 4% to the current 0.38% level. Streutker also mentions that carbon dioxide is not a pollutant but a nutrient, as argued by Patrick Moore, a founding member of Greenpeace. He further explains that water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas, and man-made global warming is a scam with carbon dioxide being a non-player in climate and weather.
00:05:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," Kurt Streutker challenges the notion that methane is a significant driver of climate change. He points out that methane makes up only 0.0017% of the Earth's atmosphere, while carbon dioxide, which supposedly drives climate change, is not the primary culprit. Streutker uses analogies with money to illustrate the insignificant contribution of methane to the atmosphere. He argues that the idea that methane is driving climate change is "thermodynamic absurdity" and calls for scientists who believe in this theory to have their credentials revoked. Streutker also expresses skepticism towards the idea of man-made global warming, referring to it as a hoax, and praises historian Tony Heller for his work on climate science.
00:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," Kurt discusses the stability of ocean levels using examples from Bondi Beach and Fort Dennison in Sydney, Australia. He argues that the media is creating panic over rising sea levels based on false assumptions, and that carbon dioxide (CO2) is not a significant factor in controlling the planet's climate. CO2 only holds heat for a few seconds while the sun is on it, and during the solar eclipse in 2021, a friend of Kurt's reported a significant drop in temperature as the eclipse progressed. Kurt also notes that CO2 is heavier than air and tends to fall, making it an unlikely contributor to global warming.
00:15:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," Kurt discusses the role of carbon dioxide in the Earth's climate and temperature regulation. He explains that carbon dioxide is essential for plant growth as it stays low, allowing trees to absorb it. The data from ice core samples in Antarctica shows fluctuations in carbon dioxide levels, with more CO2 released during warmer periods due to oceans degassing. Contrary to popular belief, carbon dioxide is not the primary cause of heat but rather a greenhouse gas that helps maintain a stable climate. Deserts, with their lack of water vapor, illustrate this concept as they experience extreme temperature shifts due to the absence of water vapor, which holds heat much longer than CO2. Clouds, which cover about 70% of the Earth, have a net cooling effect on the planet by blocking direct sunlight.
00:20:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218", Kurt discusses the role of oceans and clouds in the Earth's climate, specifically during El Niño events. Warm oceans create water vapor, which forms clouds, and these clouds then block the sun, leading to a self-regulating heating and cooling effect. Oceans also keep the warmth in at night through cloud cover. However, clouds also cause a net cooling on Earth. Kurt then transitions to discussing the impact of volcanic activity on climate, mentioning the 1850 eruption of Mount Tambora as an example. This volcanic event, located near the equator, produced ash, aerosols, and sulfur dioxide, which blocked sunlight and led to a "year without a summer" in 1816.
00:25:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," the speaker discusses the impact of volcanic eruptions on the Earth's climate. He begins by describing the effects of the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora, which caused a global cooling of approximately 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit and resulted in famines, pestilence, and other hardships due to the lack of growing season. The speaker then mentions his favorite volcano, Santorini, which erupted in 1620 BC and caused significant damage to the island. He also discusses the volcanic island of Katowa or Ctoa, which has had multiple eruptions and caused climactic changes due to its location near the equator. The speaker then shifts the focus to Mount St. Helens, which is located near where he lives, and discusses how the subduction of the Waka plate under the continental plate causes volcanic activity and climate change by releasing ash and dust into the atmosphere. He emphasizes his belief in the impact of volcanic activity on climate change and shows pictures of various volcanic eruptions and their effects on the atmosphere.
00:30:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," the speaker makes a detour from the topic of Anthropogenic Global Warming to discuss volcanic activity, specifically Mount St. Helens. He shares that Mount St. Helens, located in Napa County, is a stratovolcano that erupted around 3,500 years ago, creating a petrified forest. The speaker then mentions a friend, Steve Austin, who did extensive research on Mount St. Helens and encourages viewers to look him up. The speaker then discusses the massive explosion that took place on May 18, 1980, which was documented by photographer Keith Ronholm. The explosion, which lasted for months, resulted in the blocking of the sun, causing darkness and colder temperatures across the United States. The speaker then mentions the recent Tonga eruption in January 2022, which also injected a significant amount of water into the stratosphere, affecting the climate in a different way.
00:35:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," Kurt discusses the impact of the Tongon volcano eruption on the climate. Although the eruption only released 112 kilotons of sulfur dioxide, relatively small compared to other volcanic events like Tambora, Pinatubo, and Chichon, it was the significant amount of water vapor released that caused extensive rainfall. This rainfall, which lasted for several years, led to flooding and precipitation but did not significantly affect the climate due to the limited sulfur dioxide emissions. Sulfur dioxide is a major contributor to cooling the Earth and causing ice ages, but it requires a combination of warm oceans and cold continents for an ice age to occur. Currently, there are about 1,500 active volcanoes in the world, with roughly 20 to 30 eruptions per year. While most volcanic activity does not lead to significant climate change, larger eruptions, such as those from super volcanoes, can have catastrophic consequences. Hawaii, with its large shield volcano that goes deep into the ocean, is an example of a super volcano. Geology is the forensic study of the past, and the study of volcanic activity provides insights into the causes of past climate changes.
00:40:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," Kurt Streutker discusses his hypothesis about the cause of the Ice Age, suggesting that a meteor strike could be responsible. He explains that a large enough meteor hitting the ocean and penetrating four miles to the magma could create a "bleeder," causing massive tsunamis and volcanic activity. This reaction, in turn, could lead to the formation of ice ages due to the blocking of sunlight and the release of steam. Streutker believes that Hawaii holds the key to understanding the Ice Age, as the formation of the islands underwater would have caused massive amounts of steam to rise and impact the continent. He criticizes the scientific community for focusing on carbon dioxide as the primary cause of climate change and for ignoring the geological evidence from the past.
00:45:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," the speaker discusses his personal experiences and theories regarding the Ice Age. He mentions visiting Yosemite Valley, which he believes is a monument to the Ice Age due to the two miles of ice that covered the area and carved the famous Half Dome. The speaker also mentions the area around Santa Rosa in California, where he believes the great Ice Age was caused by a supervolcano in Hawaii releasing ash, water vapor, and other volcanic material into the atmosphere. The speaker then talks about his visit to Metor, Greece, where he saw conglomerate rocks, which he believes were deposited by a massive amount of water during the Ice Age and later carved by the ice. The speaker concludes that Metor, Greece, is also a monument to the great Ice Age.
00:50:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," Kurt discusses the complexities of climate and the role of water, ice, and the sun as primary drivers. He emphasizes that carbon dioxide is necessary for life and has little impact on climate compared to other factors like solar flares, sunspots, and the Earth's tilt. Kurt also mentions the importance of water vapor and the presence of liquid water and ice for sustaining life on Earth. He criticizes climate models for ignoring clouds and other essential factors. Kurt shares an example of a P38 fighter found in Greenland ice during a warming period, highlighting the presence of significant ice buildup even during warmer times.
00:55:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," Kurt Streutker discusses the rapid occurrence of climate change and challenges the assumption that such changes take thousands of years. He cites the example of Macedonian mammoths, whose tusks have been found in large numbers in Siberia, indicating that they were trapped in ice relatively quickly. Streutker also criticizes Michael Mann and his hockey stick graph, which Mann used to argue for a period of stasis in climate followed by a sudden increase in temperature due to human-caused carbon dioxide emissions. Streutker accuses Mann of being a fraud and a millionaire who controls the media and censors opposing views. He also mentions several scientists, including Richard Lindzen, Susan Crockford, and Judith Curry, who have spoken against the man-made global warming narrative and have faced consequences such as losing their jobs. Streutker concludes by emphasizing that climate change is a real phenomenon, but carbon dioxide is not a pollutant but rather necessary for all living things and increases food production.

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In the YouTube video "Kurt Streutker: A layman’s look at AGW | Tom Nelson Pod #218," Kurt Streutker challenges the notion that humans are the primary contributors to greenhouse gases and global warming. He asserts that water vapor, which makes up 95% of the Earth's greenhouse gases, is the main culprit. Carbon dioxide, which only accounts for 5%, does not hold heat for long periods and is not the Earth's thermostat. Instead, clouds cause a net cooling effect. Streutker criticizes those promoting man-made global warming for using fear and ignorance to control money and gain power. He encourages listeners to investigate ocean degassing, volcanic events, and other sources for a more comprehensive understanding of climate change. Streutker cites experts like John Coleman, Patrick Moore, and Peter Riddoch and invites questions in the comment section.