Marty Rowland: Fired for publishing a climate realist paper | Tom Nelson Pod #354

Marty Rowland, an environmental engineer with nearly five decades of experience, discusses his career highlights, including his work at the NASA facility in New Orleans and recent retirement from the New York City Parks Department. He addresses the controversy surrounding his dismissal from the American Journal of Economic Sociology due to his stance on climate skepticism, emphasizing the importance of hearing all sides of the debate. Rowland also shares his ongoing efforts in advocating for Henry George's philosophy on ending poverty, his upcoming book on the Rowland Triangle, and his continued involvement in environmental and social justice initiatives.

00:00 Introduction to Marty Rowland

00:39 The May Crok Controversy

01:16 Climate Indifference and Skepticism

03:40 Doubt, Faith, and Global Temperature

07:28 The Role of the American Journal of Economic Sociology

17:47 The Rowland Triangle and Public Policy

23:31 Infrastructure and AI Guardrails

28:35 Capturing Land Value and Public Discussions

29:34 Obstacles Toward a Net Zero Grid

29:56 The Role of Nuclear Energy

33:27 The National Debt and Economic Policies

45:08 Environmental Career and Challenges

50:55 Guardrails and Public Safety

55:50 Final Thoughts and Resources

X: https://x.com/drmarty8

Marty’s Common Ground USA page: https://commonground-usa.net/marty-rowland-ph-d-p-e/

Henry George School of Social Science: https://www.hgsss.org/

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