Rob Louw discusses the process of photosynthesis, explaining how plants convert CO2 and water into glucose using sunlight and how this process has evolved over 600 million years. He delves into the importance of CO2 for plant growth, its historical levels, and how plants adapt to varying environmental conditions. The presentation also highlights the significant role of photosynthesis in supporting the Earth's food chain and the impact of rising CO2 levels on global greening and crop yields.

00:00 Introduction to Photosynthesis

08:25 Evolution of Photosynthesis

23:29 Factors Influencing Photosynthesis

40:54 Evolution of Photosynthetic Pathways

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

Sunlight, the Bond Albedo, CO2, and Earth’s Temperature: Rob’s paper with van Wijngaarden and Happer: https://wvanwijngaarden.info.yorku.ca/files/2025/11/ArxivSunlightAlbedoCO2Paper.pdf?x45936

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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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Veteran Australian journalist and freelance reporter Chris Uhlmann discusses the complexities and fragility of Australia's energy grid amidst a rapid transition to renewable sources like wind and solar, highlighting governmental mismanagement and misleading promises about energy prices. He also reflects on his extensive career within mainstream media, touching upon the challenges posed by 'wokeness' and censorship in journalism, as well as the broader political landscape, including elections, authoritarianism, and Australia's strategic relations with the U.S. and China. Additionally, Uhlmann shares insights from his works of fiction and the socio-political themes they explore.

00:00 Introduction to Chris Uhlmann

00:42 The Role of Media in Politics

22:07 Global Energy Dynamics and China's Role

27:46 Future of Free Speech and Climate Disinformation

28:35 Government's War on Free Speech

29:56 Gun Control in Australia

30:59 Digital ID and Social Media Restrictions

31:57 Free Speech and Defamation Laws

33:23 Election Security in Australia

35:47 COVID-19 Lockdowns and Government Control

41:41 Writing Fiction in Australia

48:26 US-Australia Relations and Global Politics

49:45 Concluding Thoughts on Wokeness and Energy Policies

https://chrisuhlmann.substack.com/

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