Ian Plimer: Sceptical Always | Tom Nelson Pod #361

Ian Plimer discusses the impact of climate and energy policies in Australia, contrasts it with other countries, and expresses disappointment over current government measures. Plimer shares his experiences from international travels, such as attending Trump's inauguration and conducting geological fieldwork in Saudi Arabia, and introduces his new book ‘Sceptical Always', which compiles various essays on his life experiences and views on climate change science. He also delves into topics like historical sea level changes, life on Mars, and the potential dangers of supervolcanoes, advocating for a more data-driven approach to climate science.

00:00 Introduction and Current Affairs

01:37 Reflections on Recent Travels

03:06 Discussing the New Book

05:58 Climate Change and Geological Perspectives

09:01 Sea Level Rise and Coral Reefs

13:56 Historical Climate Trends

18:57 Dinosaurs and Ancient Climates

23:14 Volcanic Activity and Climate

25:52 Undersea Volcanoes and Their Impact

28:55 Super Volcanoes and Their Effects

31:27 Impact of Super Volcanoes

32:13 Historical Volcanic Eruptions

33:47 Volcanic Hazards and Human Safety

35:16 Global Food Security and Volcanic Eruptions

36:15 Air Travel and Volcanic Ash

38:14 Carrington Events and Their Impact

40:07 Gravitational Effects of Mountains

50:18 Life on Mars: Evidence and Theories

55:39 Understanding the Atom

57:26 The State of Modern Academia

01:00:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Sceptical Always: A View at Three Quarter Time: https://a.co/d/bYVwMNF

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