Ron Davison: “CO2’s Moneyball Moment” | Tom Nelson Pod #336

Ron Davison received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering (with distinction) in 1984 and began a long and successful career as a professional engineer in the energy industry.

In this episode, Ron Davison challenges the prevailing narrative about CO2 as a major climate driver, citing multiple data sources and his own analyses. Davison argues that CO2’s impact on climate is overestimated and that other factors like solar and oceanic cycles play significant roles. He also critiques current climate models and policies for their economic and scientific shortcomings.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:15 Early Involvement in Climate Science

00:54 CO2 and Climate Data Analysis

01:55 Challenges with Climate Models

06:11 Greenland and Antarctica Temperature Analysis

10:44 Sea Level Changes and CO2

14:42 Long-term CO2 and Temperature Projections

20:02 Economic Implications of Climate Policies

25:19 Extreme Weather and CO2

29:01 Solar Forcing and Climate Models

41:38 Concluding Remarks and Resources

https://climatechangeandmusic.com/

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Energy & Climate at a Glance: https://sensiblechange.ca/pdfs/GB-graphicsreferences.pdf

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