Rob Louw, a retired chemical engineer now a physics lecturer, discusses the greenhouse effect, emphasizing the roles of various gases like carbon dioxide and water vapor in Earth's energy balance. He explains the physics behind greenhouse gases, the importance of carbon dioxide for life, and the limitations of its impact on global warming. He also critiques the net zero policy, highlighting the diminishing effect of additional CO2 on global temperatures and promoting a better understanding of atmospheric physics.

00:00 Introduction to Rob Louw and the Greenhouse Effect

03:42 Understanding Earth's Atmospheric Composition

06:15 The Role of Greenhouse Gases in Earth's Energy Balance

11:11 Radiation and the Greenhouse Effect

28:26 Impact of Doubling Carbon Dioxide Levels

33:29 Comparing Emission Curves Across Regions

35:06 Digitizing and Comparing Measured Curves

36:13 Impact of Carbon Dioxide on Emission Altitude

39:21 The Diminishing Effect of Greenhouse Gases

46:00 The Role of Clouds and Natural Variability

47:03 Concluding Thoughts on Carbon Dioxide and Climate

48:05 Audience Reactions and Further Discussions

56:40 Future Talks and Educational Outreach

https://co2coalition.org/teammember/rob-louw/

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Mike Farris, host of 'Coffee and a Mic,' engages in a detailed conversation about his journey through podcasting, now totaling over 1,200 episodes, and how he transitioned to full-time work interviewing guests on diverse subjects. He reflects on his evolution from discussing topics like running and food to addressing more complex issues such as COVID-19 narratives, election integrity, and financial instability. Additionally, Mike shares his personal story of significant weight loss and commitment to fitness, alongside his thoughts on the current societal climate, including censorship and potential future challenges.

00:00 Introduction and Current Events

00:56 Podcasting Journey and Challenges

02:59 Transition to Remote Interviews

05:12 COVID-19 and Vaccine Discussions

10:30 Surveillance and Control Concerns

14:27 Censorship and Social Media

17:47 Guest Outreach and Networking

23:36 Travel and Personal Insights

29:38 The One-Man Band: Managing a Podcast Alone

30:13 Exploring Substack: A New Platform for Content Creators

31:59 Bitcoin Skepticism: Debating the Future of Cryptocurrency

37:18 The National Debt and Economic Concerns

41:58 Election Fraud and Immigration Issues

48:42 Personal Fitness Journey: From Obesity to Health

59:09 Final Thoughts and Farewells

https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike

https://substack.com/@coffeeandamike

https://coffeeandamike.com/

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Andy May discusses the firing of Dr. Marty Rowland for publishing a paper co-authored with Marcel Crok that argued carbon dioxide and current climate conditions are not problematic. The paper, despite being highly cited and based on peer-reviewed literature, faced political backlash and criticism, notably from figures like Michael Mann, leading to Roland’s dismissal. May criticizes the politically driven nature of climate science, highlights the importance of documenting diverse views, and warns against the suppression of scientific debate.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:55 Debate and Criticism of the Paper

01:29 Dr. Rowland's Perspective and Response

02:16 Journal's Reaction and Further Criticism

03:33 Political and Social Implications

07:26 Personal Reflections and Optimism

08:57 Suspicions and Allegations

14:51 Peer Review and Scientific Integrity

17:28 Climate Models and Predictions

20:04 Weather Forecasting and Long-term Predictions

22:31 El Nino, La Nina, and Volcanic Activity

25:11 Historical Climate Patterns

26:40 Future Climate Predictions

27:00 Ice Caps on Other Planets

27:34 Suppression of Scientific Research

29:25 Einstein's Peer Review Struggles

31:01 The Iris Effect and Climate Models

33:43 Ocean Temperature Limits

40:18 Exxon's Climate Change Research

47:59 Concluding Thoughts on Climate Skepticism

Here is the full May and Crok paper (PDF): https://andymaypetrophysicist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Carbon-Dioxide-and-a-Warming-Climate-are-not-problems_Final_Submission_no_logo.pdf

‘Shut out’: Journal fires editor after publishing research refuting ‘warming climate’: https://www.thecollegefix.com/shut-out-journal-fires-editor-after-publishing-research-refuting-warming-climate/

More on the firing of Dr. Marty Rowland for publishing May & Crok 2025:
https://andymaypetrophysicist.com/2025/08/17/an-orwellian-firing-at-the-american-journal-of-economics-and-sociology/

https://x.com/Andy_May_Writer

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