# Climate Crisis Special

> A decade of climate change rhetoric comes under the microscope as archival records reveal the shifting science and political maneuvers behind global environmental policy.

- **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md)
- **Episode:** 1336
- **Published:** 2021-04-08
- **Length:** 2h 23m
- **Topics:** Climate Consensus, [Paris Accord](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-accord.md), [Hockey Stick Graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md), [Greta Thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), Ethanol Mandates, [Sea Level Rise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-level-rise.md)
- **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special

## About this episode

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak present a comprehensive archival retrospective on the evolution of global warming rhetoric, contrasting decades of climate alarmism with skeptical scientific dissent. The episode features headline entities such as NASA scientist James Hansen, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, and Weather Channel founder John Coleman to trace the shift from 1970s ice age fears to modern carbon-neutral mandates. Curated clips examine the 97% consensus figure and the political utility of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in shaping global economic policy.

Detailed segments analyze the Michael Mann hockey stick graph controversy and the 2017 U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord. Scientific claims from Michael Crichton and Patrick Moore challenge the role of CO2 as a primary climate driver, while reports from Chipotle and Mars Incorporated warn of impending avocado and chocolate shortages. The recap covers the rise of Greta Thunberg, the impact of ethanol mandates on global hunger, and the legal victory of Professor Peter Ridd regarding Great Barrier Reef health. Additional reports link climate change to shrinking Alpine goats, increased flight turbulence, and record-breaking pollen counts across North America.

Distinctive moments include a satirical Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonator navigating the five stages of climate grief and a 1977 news report predicting a permanent deep freeze for Buffalo, New York. John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry provide rare personal updates on their travels to Waco and Galveston during this curated break from their standard news cycle. The episode captures the human side of the debate through interviews with children fearing melting glaciers and the Mayor of Tangier Island, who refuses to believe in sea level rise until it reaches his front door.

## Chapters

Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/transcript.md.

### 1. No Agenda Episode 1336, Global Warming Special Introduction (0:00–5:41)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce a special "clip show" edition of No Agenda, marking their first break in over 15 months. Curry explains that he curated over two hours of archival clips spanning nearly a decade using the "Everything" search engine to document the history of climate change rhetoric. The hosts discuss the contrast between "hysterical" climate alarmists and "normal-sounding" skeptics, specifically mentioning the health of the Great Barrier Reef.

Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), everything search engine, [great barrier reef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-barrier-reef.md), [clip show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clip-show.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/1.md)

### 2. Global Warming Records, Extraterrestrial Threats, and Economic Motors (5:43–10:30)

News reports from 2015 and 2019 highlight record-breaking global temperatures and atmospheric carbon levels reaching 415 parts per million, a level not seen since the Pliocene period. One report details a Penn State study suggesting aliens might attack Earth due to greenhouse gas emissions, while others link the polar vortex to melting Arctic ice. George Soros argues that investing in green technology and a "new world order" is necessary to replace the American consumer as the motor of the world economy.

Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [noaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noaa.md), [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), pliocene period, [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [jet stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jet-stream.md), [polar vortex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polar-vortex.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/2.md)

### 3. Scientific Consensus Debate, Scott Pruitt, and Bill Nye (10:30–14:20)

A Gallup poll indicates a decline in American concern regarding global warming despite government reports linking extreme weather to human activity. Neil deGrasse Tyson defines scientific truth as an emergent consensus from competing research, while EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt expresses skepticism that CO2 is the primary "control knob" for climate. The segment concludes with a media exchange where Pruitt rejects the label of "denier" before a segment featuring Bill Nye.

Keywords: [gallup poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup-poll.md), [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), [bill nye](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-nye.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), climate denier, scientific truth, [neil degrasse tyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-degrasse-tyson.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/3.md)

### 4. John Coleman, CNN Climate Consensus Confrontation (14:20–17:11)

Weather Channel founder John Coleman challenges CNN's position on climate change, asserting that there is no scientific consensus and that man-made global warming is not happening. Coleman argues that the 97% consensus figure is manipulated because the government only provides research grants to scientists who support the global warming hypothesis. He claims the issue has become a political tool for the Democratic Party rather than a scientific reality.

Keywords: [john coleman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-coleman.md), [weather channel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-channel.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [brian stelter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-stelter.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), climate research grants, [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/4.md)

### 5. Michael Crichton, Global Warming as Social Anomaly (17:12–18:38)

Author Michael Crichton compares the criticism he receives over climate skepticism to his early support for abortion rights in 1967. Crichton characterizes global warming as a generational "anomaly" and a "scam" used by people looking for something to complain about. He argues that climate change is cyclical, citing warming periods from 55,000 and 300,000 years ago, and dismisses the human contribution from carbon emissions as negligible.

Keywords: [michael crichton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-crichton.md), [state of fear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-of-fear.md), [abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md), [genetics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetics.md), [carbon emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-emissions.md), [climate cycles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-cycles.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/5.md)

### 6. Climate Change Impacts on Parasite Extinction Rates (18:39–20:25)

Research suggests that the vast majority of parasite species face high extinction rates due to climate change and the loss of their hosts. While parasites are often undervalued, they represent a significant portion of ecosystem biomass and play a critical regulatory role similar to predators. Scientists warn that the loss of these stabilizing organisms could lead to unpredictable outbreaks of wildlife and human diseases.

Keywords: [parasites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parasites.md), [biodiversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biodiversity.md), [extinction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extinction.md), [ecosystem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecosystem.md), wildlife disease, biomass

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/6.md)

### 7. Michael Mann, Hockey Stick Graph Controversy (20:25–21:54)

Critics examine the "hockey stick" graph created by Michael Mann, alleging that he cherry-picked tree ring data to create a dramatic temperature spike at the end of the record. The graph became an iconic tool for the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to argue that human industry caused unprecedented warming starting in the 1880s. Skeptics claim the data was manufactured to justify political goals rather than reflect accurate historical temperature variations.

Keywords: [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [hockey stick graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), tree rings, temperature record, [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/7.md)

### 8. Paris Climate Accord Withdrawal, EPA Defense (21:54–23:27)

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt defends President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, calling it a courageous move for American workers. White House officials emphasize that the administration prioritizes the economy and jobs over environmental regulations. A CBS News poll supports this focus, showing that only 2% of Americans view the environment as the most important problem facing the government.

Keywords: [paris climate accord](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-climate-accord.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md), american jobs, cbs news poll, environmental protection agency

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/8.md)

### 9. Climate Change Threats to Avocados and Chocolate (23:27–25:09)

Chipotle warns investors that climate change could lead to a 40% drop in California avocado production, potentially forcing guacamole off the menu. Similarly, reports suggest chocolate could vanish by 2050 due to warmer, drier conditions in West Africa. Mars Incorporated is collaborating with UC Berkeley scientists to use CRISPR gene-editing technology to develop cacao plants that can survive in changing climates.

Keywords: [chipotle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chipotle.md), [avocados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/avocados.md), chocolate shortage, cacao plants, [uc berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-berkeley.md), [gene editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gene-editing.md), mars incorporated

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/9.md)

### 10. Greta Thunberg, Fridays for Future Global Protests (25:10–27:10)

Millions of people across 150 countries participate in global climate protests inspired by Greta Thunberg and the "Fridays for Future" movement. The strikes aim to pressure governments ahead of a UN summit on global warming. Concurrently, a study suggests that 13 million people in the U.S., primarily in Florida, are at risk of displacement due to rising sea levels this century.

Keywords: [greta thunberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greta-thunberg.md), [fridays for future](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fridays-for-future.md), [climate strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-strike.md), un summit, [sea level rise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-level-rise.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/10.md)

### 11. James Hansen, Sea Level Rise Predictions (27:11–30:03)

Critics revisit NASA scientist James Hansen's 1988 prediction that New York's West Side Highway would be underwater within 40 years due to CO2 doubling. Skeptics point out that after 25 years, sea levels have only risen one inch, leaving nearly ten feet of rise required to meet the prediction. Meanwhile, current NASA reports cite record-breaking heat waves, which scientists attribute to "heat domes" trapping warmer air.

Keywords: [james hansen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-hansen.md), west side highway, [sea level rise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-level-rise.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [heat dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heat-dome.md), co2 levels

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/11.md)

### 12. Antarctica Ice Cores, Real Estate Investment Fraud Claim (30:04–34:36)

An individual recounts a 2011 trip to Antarctica where scientists allegedly admitted that global warming is cyclical and current gas levels are insignificant in the "cosmos of time." The speaker argues that if a 10-foot sea level rise were actually imminent, banks like Barclays would stop issuing 30-year mortgages for beachfront condominiums in Florida and London. He concludes that the lack of warnings in investment prospectuses proves global warming is a financial fraud.

Keywords: [antarctica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antarctica.md), ice cores, cyclical climate, [real estate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-estate.md), beachfront condominiums, [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), barclays bank

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/12.md)

### 13. Extreme Weather Connectivity, Ocean Heat Absorption (34:36–36:17)

Meteorology professors link back-to-back hurricanes like Harvey and Irma to warming oceans and climate change, suggesting extreme weather is the "new normal." A study in the journal *Science* finds that oceans are absorbing heat 40% faster than previously predicted by the UN. This rapid warming is tied to increased rainfall intensity, coral reef destruction, and declining oxygen levels in the sea.

Keywords: [hurricane harvey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-harvey.md), [hurricane irma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-irma.md), [san jose state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-jose-state.md), [ocean warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ocean-warming.md), journal science, [noaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/noaa.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/13.md)

### 14. European Cold Waves, IPCC 1.5 Degree Report (36:17–39:43)

While parts of the world face record heat, Europe and Boston experience historic cold waves and snowfall, with Boston reaching a record 108.6 inches in one winter. The IPCC releases a major report stating that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is necessary to avoid disaster, though it requires "unprecedented transitions" in society. The report warns that a 2-degree rise would significantly increase species extinction and poverty risks for hundreds of millions of people.

Keywords: paris snow, boston snow record, [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), 1.5 degrees celsius, [paris agreement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-agreement.md), poverty risks

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/14.md)

### 15. Eco-Horror Genre, Shrinking Goats, and Snow Gambles (39:44–42:00)

The cultural impact of climate change is seen in the emergence of "eco-horror" in film and media, where the planet itself acts as the monster. In the natural world, researchers at Durham University claim Alpine mountain goats are shrinking, weighing 25% less than in the 1980s due to rising temperatures. In a lighter story, a North Carolina jeweler refunded $500,000 to customers after a successful "white Christmas" weather gamble.

Keywords: eco-horror, alpine chamois, durham university, [wilmington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wilmington.md), jewelry refund, climate change media

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/15.md)

### 16. Ethanol Mandates, Unintended Consequences for Global Hunger (42:00–44:04)

A discussion on climate policy highlights the unintended consequences of the U.S. ethanol mandate, which diverted a third of the corn crop to fuel production. This shift caused global food prices to double, leading to riots in Mexico and hindering relief agencies trying to feed the poor in Africa. The segment argues that while stewardship of the earth is a shared value, poorly planned carbon reduction strategies can cause immediate human suffering.

Keywords: ethanol mandate, corn crop, [food riots](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/food-riots.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [africa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/africa.md), [carbon emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-emissions.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/16.md)

### 17. Tangier Island Erosion, Sea Level Rise Skepticism (44:04–46:38)

The Mayor of Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay disputes claims that his island is disappearing due to sea level rise, attributing the land loss to centuries of natural erosion. Despite a phone call from President Trump and warnings from scientists that the island has lost two-thirds of its land, the Mayor insists the water level remains the same as it was in 1970. He states he will only believe in sea level rise when he sees it with his own eyes.

Keywords: tangier island, [chesapeake bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chesapeake-bay.md), [erosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erosion.md), [sea level rise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-level-rise.md), captain john smith, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/17.md)

### 18. Climate Complexity, Economic Benefits of Warming (46:38–48:58)

Skeptics argue that the Earth's climate is too complex to be altered by changing a single component like CO2. They point out that there has been no significant warming since 1995 despite rising carbon levels, and that polar bear populations are not vanishing. One speaker suggests that the 0.8-degree rise over the last century has actually improved global health and longevity, calling President Obama "all wet" for his alarmist stance.

Keywords: [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), [polar bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polar-bears.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), physical society, [global health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-health.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/18.md)

### 19. Computer Model Discrepancies, The Russian Model (48:59–52:55)

A discussion on climate forecasting reveals that of the 32 families of computer models used by the UN, only the Russian model accurately tracks real-world temperature data. The other models are criticized for being "parameterized" or "fudged" to predict excessive warming. Experts explain that these models were tuned to simulate early 20th-century warming that occurred before significant CO2 increases, leading to systematic errors in current predictions.

Keywords: [computer models](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/computer-models.md), greenhouse theory, stratosphere, russian model, karl popper, parameterized data

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/19.md)

### 20. Pollen Counts, Climate Change and Seasonal Allergies (52:55–54:26)

Pollen counts across the United States are reaching record highs, with North Carolina experiencing "Polmageddon" levels of over 3,200 grains per cubic meter. Allergists link the worsening allergy seasons to climate change, noting that seasons are starting earlier and lasting longer. This trend poses a health challenge for the more than 50 million Americans suffering from seasonal respiratory issues.

Keywords: pollen count, [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), seasonal allergies, pine trees, climate change health

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/20.md)

### 21. Celebrity Activism, Arctic Drilling, and Political Endorsements (54:27–57:56)

A celebrity activist expresses confusion over President Obama's support for Arctic drilling despite his other green initiatives. The speaker endorses Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders, citing Sanders' alleged insensitivity to the Black community and his failure to address the "factory farming lobby." The activist argues that a global shift to a plant-based diet is the only way to prevent the death of the oceans and the planet within 50 years.

Keywords: [arctic drilling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arctic-drilling.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [factory farming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/factory-farming.md), animal products

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/21.md)

### 22. Sierra Club, The Global Warming Pause (57:57–1:00:39)

During a congressional inquiry, the President of the Sierra Club is questioned about "the pause"—a period of 18 years with no significant warming according to satellite data. The executive relies on staff for scientific specifics while citing the 97% consensus figure. Meanwhile, news reports cover a record-breaking heat wave in France, with scientists attributing the extreme weather to "wiggles" in a slowing jet stream.

Keywords: [sierra club](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sierra-club.md), [satellite data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-data.md), the pause, anthropogenic impact, european heat wave, [jet stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jet-stream.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/22.md)

### 23. Fossil Fuel Divestment, IPCC Political Criticism (1:00:39–1:03:50)

Protests against fossil fuel companies intensify, with activists suspending themselves from ships to block Arctic drilling and the University of Hawaii divesting its $66 million endowment. Simultaneously, critics attack the IPCC, claiming the organization is purely political and that its list of 2,500 "top scientists" includes many non-scientists and reviewers who do not actually agree with the final reports.

Keywords: [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [divestment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/divestment.md), university of hawaii, arctic challenger, [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), scientific propaganda

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/23.md)

### 24. No Agenda Mid-Show Break, Producer Support (1:03:51–1:06:16)

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak take a break from the clips to discuss the show's production and the need for "head space." They explain that due to the pre-recorded nature of the special, donor thank-yous and "Leet" producer credits will be deferred to episode 1338. The hosts briefly discuss their travel plans to Waco and Galveston before transitioning to the second half of the special.

Keywords: [donation segment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation-segment.md), leet donors, [newsletter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newsletter.md), [vacation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vacation.md), [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), [galveston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/galveston.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/24.md)

### 25. Climate Sensitivity, Coal Consumption, and Youth Voting (1:06:17–1:10:31)

Experts argue that the global climate is less sensitive to CO2 than models suggest, noting that El Niño events and volcanic eruptions have a greater impact on temperature. In Canada, activists lobby to lower the voting age to eight, arguing that children deserve a say in the "12 years left" to act on climate change. Scientists remain divided on whether the world has already passed a critical tipping point for feedback mechanisms.

Keywords: [coal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal.md), [el nino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-nino.md), volcanic eruptions, climate sensitivity, [voting age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-age.md), [tipping points](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tipping-points.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/25.md)

### 26. French Wine Shortage, Evangelical Skepticism, and Green Lifestyles (1:10:31–1:12:56)

Extreme weather causes a significant shrink in the French wine harvest, with some farmers losing 85% of their crop. A discussion follows regarding the "rationality" of climate skepticism in the White House and the effectiveness of individual lifestyle changes. Two children who have never flown on a plane explain their commitment to avoiding pollution, contrasting their habits with friends who vacation in Mexico and Tunisia.

Keywords: french wine, chablis, [evangelical](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evangelical.md), [solar panels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-panels.md), air travel pollution, lifestyle changes

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/26.md)

### 27. Human Responsibility, National Security, and LaGuardia Airport (1:12:56–1:14:54)

Scientists claim humans are responsible for "over 100%" of current warming because natural cycles, such as a weakening sun, should be causing a slight cooling. Former Secretary of State John Kerry and other leaders frame climate change as a national security risk, noting that 70% of nations include it in their strategies. In New York, officials warn that LaGuardia Airport faces a two-foot sea level rise, threatening runways and infrastructure.

Keywords: solar output, [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [laguardia airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laguardia-airport.md), [sea level rise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sea-level-rise.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/27.md)

### 28. Jerry Brown, Climate Lawsuits, and Migration (1:15:05–1:17:38)

California Governor Jerry Brown criticizes President Trump's denial of climate science during a global summit. San Francisco and Oakland file lawsuits against oil companies, demanding billions of dollars for an abatement fund to cover climate-related damages. Additionally, political leaders link mass migration from Central America to man-made droughts, arguing that climate change is forcing people to flee their home countries.

Keywords: [jerry brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-brown.md), [oil companies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-companies.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [oakland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oakland.md), [drought](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drought.md), [migration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migration.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/28.md)

### 29. Climate Change Grief, Media Evolution, and Polar Vortex (1:17:39–1:20:52)

A satirical segment featuring an Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonator explores "climate change grief" and the five stages of denial. Media analysts discuss how news organizations have evolved to connect individual weather events, like the polar vortex, directly to climate change. However, Fox News host Brian Kilmeade suggests the term "climate change" was adopted only after "global warming" failed to account for severe cold weather.

Keywords: [climate grief](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-grief.md), [arnold schwarzenegger](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arnold-schwarzenegger.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [polar vortex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polar-vortex.md), [meteorology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meteorology.md), [brian kilmeade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-kilmeade.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/29.md)

### 30. Political Vernacular, Children's Climate Fears (1:20:52–1:24:04)

The phrase "climate change" is traced back to 1990s Republican focus groups led by Newt Gingrich, who sought a less threatening term than "global warming." A series of interviews with children aged 9 to 15 reveals deep-seated fears about melting glaciers, animal habitat loss, and the potential for human extinction. The children call on adults and governments to take immediate action rather than "sitting back."

Keywords: [newt gingrich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/newt-gingrich.md), [focus groups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/focus-groups.md), [climate anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-anxiety.md), [polar bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polar-bears.md), [natural disasters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natural-disasters.md), [youth activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youth-activism.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/30.md)

### 31. Victory Gardens, Existential Threats, and Urban Adaptation (1:24:19–1:26:42)

Proponents of radical climate action suggest a return to World War II-style mobilization, including "Victory Gardens" and banning consumer automobile production to repurpose factory capacity. Experts from Simon Fraser University describe a "low carbon resilient future" as a beautiful, quiet world with more parks and shared spaces. They argue that political leaders have failed to address the "existential threat" of climate change.

Keywords: victory gardens, [world war ii](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-war-ii.md), automobile production, urban downtowns, simon fraser university, [adaptation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adaptation.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/31.md)

### 32. Mass Extinction, Human Cooperation, and Nancy Pelosi (1:26:42–1:30:01)

Activists warn that the world is in the midst of the "sixth mass extinction," with 200 species disappearing daily. While some advocate for technological solutions, others argue that the most important investment is in human cooperation and overcoming "mommy issues" and racism. In Philadelphia, Sunrise Movement activists criticize Nancy Pelosi for bringing a "water gun" to the climate crisis following devastating California wildfires.

Keywords: sixth mass extinction, technological breakthrough, [sunrise movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sunrise-movement.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [california wildfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-wildfires.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/32.md)

### 33. Lab-Grown Meat, Beer Shortages, and Livestock Emissions (1:30:01–1:32:18)

A study in *Nature Plant* warns of a global beer shortage due to barley's sensitivity to drought. In Silicon Valley, scientists are developing lab-grown chicken nuggets from feather cells to reduce the carbon footprint of the livestock industry. While major meat processors are investing in the technology, states like Missouri have moved to ban the use of the word "meat" on lab-grown product labels.

Keywords: barley shortage, [lab-grown meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lab-grown-meat.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [3d printing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-printing.md), livestock emissions, missouri meat ban

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/33.md)

### 34. Geological History, Medieval Warm Period, and Hockey Stick (1:32:18–1:36:34)

A geologist argues that climate has always changed, citing the Medieval Warm Period (1000 AD) as a time of prosperity that was later "erased" by Michael Mann's hockey stick graph. The speaker claims he was denied an NPR interview because he refused to attribute warming to human activity. He asserts that the current "irrational hysteria" in the media ignores 100 previous studies confirming that historical warming was global and natural.

Keywords: [hurricane maria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-maria.md), [medieval warm period](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medieval-warm-period.md), [little ice age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/little-ice-age.md), [hockey stick graph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hockey-stick-graph.md), [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/34.md)

### 35. Fish and Chips Adaptation, Economic Inequality (1:36:34–1:39:13)

UK government scientists suggest that the traditional meal of fish and chips may need to be replaced with squid as cod and haddock move north to cooler waters. An economic study led by Solomon Chung at Berkeley predicts that climate change will exacerbate income inequality in the U.S., as the hot South loses 20% of its income while the cooler North potentially benefits.

Keywords: [fish and chips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fish-and-chips.md), cod, squid, [economic impact](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-impact.md), solomon chung, [income inequality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/income-inequality.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/35.md)

### 36. Paris Agreement Critique, EPA Regulations, and Global Wealth Transfer (1:39:13–1:41:44)

Critics of the Paris Climate Accord argue that the deal is a "direct wealth transfer" that cripples the U.S. economy while having no discernible impact on global temperatures. They claim the U.S. commitment would only avert 0.015 degrees of warming by 2100. Conversely, Michael Oppenheimer defends the agreement as a vital first step for international relations and future generations, noting that global emissions have recently stabilized.

Keywords: paris treaty, epa model, [clean power plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-power-plan.md), [green climate fund](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-climate-fund.md), [carbon emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-emissions.md), [michael oppenheimer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-oppenheimer.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/36.md)

### 37. Climate Anxiety, 12-Step Groups, and Renewable Technology (1:41:44–1:45:25)

A new form of support group emerges for people suffering from "climate anxiety" and grief over the "loss of the future." These groups use modified 12-step programs, similar to Al-Anon, to help participants process their emotions. Despite the psychological toll, activists like Al Gore remain hopeful, citing the rapidly falling costs of solar panels, wind turbines, and battery storage as a technological solution to the crisis.

Keywords: [climate anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-anxiety.md), [12-step program](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/12-step-program.md), al-anon, [solar panels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-panels.md), [battery storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-storage.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/37.md)

### 38. Geological Degassing, Carbon Dioxide as Plant Food (1:45:25–1:46:55)

A geologist explains that the Earth has been "degassing" carbon dioxide for over 4.5 billion years and that current levels (0.04%) are dangerously low. He argues that CO2 is essential "plant food" rather than a pollutant, noting that halving the current amount would kill all terrestrial plants. The speaker points out that historical sea level changes have been as large as 1,500 meters, far exceeding modern variations.

Keywords: geological history, [limestone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/limestone.md), [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), plant food, terrestrial plants, degassing

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/38.md)

### 39. Population Control, Bioethics, and Global Fertility (1:46:55–1:49:04)

Travis Reeder, a philosopher at Johns Hopkins, proposes that having fewer children is a moral imperative to combat climate change. He argues that children in rich countries like the U.S. have a disproportionately large carbon footprint, which unfairly harms people in poorer nations. Reeder cites studies suggesting that reducing global fertility by "half a child per woman" could prevent a catastrophic environmental tipping point.

Keywords: travis reeder, [johns hopkins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/johns-hopkins.md), [bioethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bioethics.md), [population control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/population-control.md), [fertility rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertility-rates.md), [carbon footprint](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-footprint.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/39.md)

### 40. Media Objectivity, Orbital Cycles, and Ocean Currents (1:49:04–1:51:57)

A journalist argues against "false moral equivalence" in climate reporting, comparing the inclusion of skeptics to equating victims and aggressors in the Bosnia genocide. Conversely, a scientist explains that the primary drivers of climate are orbital cycles, the Earth's wobble, and cosmic rays. He also notes that geological processes, such as volcanic rock formation on the ocean floor, significantly alter heat-carrying ocean currents.

Keywords: [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md), bosnia genocide, orbital cycles, [cosmic rays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cosmic-rays.md), ocean currents, volcanic rock

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/40.md)

### 41. Hurricane Matthew, Climate Denial as Mental Illness (1:51:57–1:55:14)

Activists criticize the media for ignoring the role of climate change in coverage of Hurricane Matthew. One political candidate proposes a plan for a 100% clean electric grid by 2050, citing Iowa's wind energy as a model. The segment includes a claim that climate change denial should be treated as a "mental illness," referencing Senator James Inhofe's use of a snowball on the Senate floor as an example of irrational behavior.

Keywords: [hurricane matthew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-matthew.md), [350.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/350-org.md), [james inhofe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-inhofe.md), [climate denial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-denial.md), [mental illness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-illness.md), clean energy grid

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/41.md)

### 42. Delta Five Trial, Climate Necessity Defense (1:55:15–1:58:06)

The "Delta Five" protesters, arrested for blocking oil trains at a BNSF rail yard, are granted the right to use the "necessity defense" in a Seattle court. This marks the first time an American court has allowed defendants to argue that their illegal actions were necessary to prevent the greater harm of climate change. The trial features testimony from rail safety experts and climatologists regarding the threats posed by fossil fuel transportation.

Keywords: delta five, [bnsf railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnsf-railway.md), necessity defense, [civil disobedience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-disobedience.md), oil trains, [scientific community](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientific-community.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/42.md)

### 43. Republican Electorate Shift, Meat Consumption in Paris (1:58:06–2:00:36)

A Reuters poll suggests a majority of Republican voters are willing to take individual steps to curb climate change, despite the denialist rhetoric of GOP candidates like Donald Trump and James Inhofe. In Paris, climate activists promote plant-based burgers to reduce the livestock industry's greenhouse gas emissions. The World Health Organization also warns that red and processed meats increase cancer risks, adding a health incentive to the environmental movement.

Keywords: republican poll, [james inhofe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-inhofe.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), livestock industry, plant burgers, [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/43.md)

### 44. Canada's Climate Return, Skeptical Weatherman Sacking (2:00:37–2:04:02)

Canadian officials express excitement about returning to the world stage and taking the science of climate change seriously. Meanwhile, in France, weather presenter Philippe Verdier is sacked after publishing a book that questioned the "hype" surrounding the UN climate conference. Supporters of Verdier call the incident a "crime of opinion" and a sign of an ideological problem within the French media regarding climate orthodoxy.

Keywords: [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [carbon emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-emissions.md), [philippe verdier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philippe-verdier.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), climate orthodoxy

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/44.md)

### 45. Climate Change and Sex Drive, International Justice Tribunal (2:04:02–2:07:08)

Researchers claim that global warming is negatively impacting human sex lives, with fewer babies born nine months after days where temperatures exceed 80 degrees. In the political sphere, negotiators for the UN climate meeting in Paris consider a "pledge and review" system similar to nuclear agreements. Bolivia proposes a more radical "international climate justice tribunal," though major emitters like China and the U.S. are unlikely to participate.

Keywords: [sex drive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sex-drive.md), [birth rates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-rates.md), un climate meeting, [nuclear agreement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-agreement.md), [bolivia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bolivia.md), climate justice tribunal

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/45.md)

### 46. Arctic Ice Melt, Rick Perry vs. Al Franken (2:07:08–2:10:10)

Reports indicate that Alaska's glaciers are losing 75 billion tons of ice annually, contributing to an eight-inch rise in sea levels over the last century. A heated exchange between Rick Perry and Al Franken focuses on the validity of the 97% consensus figure, with Perry calling it "bogus." The discussion also touches on Pope Francis's support for climate action, with Franken questioning why religious skeptics don't show more humility toward the Pope's position.

Keywords: alaska glaciers, gigatons, [rick perry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rick-perry.md), [al franken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-franken.md), 97 percent consensus, [pope francis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-francis.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/46.md)

### 47. Patrick Moore, Climate Denier Label Critique (2:10:11–2:12:38)

Greenpeace co-founder Patrick Moore argues that the term "climate change denier" is a mean-spirited attempt to link skeptics to Holocaust deniers. Moore asserts that the climate is one of the most complex systems on Earth and that it is arrogant to suggest we can predict it 60 years into the future. He emphasizes that the science is not settled and that the debate over the causes of temperature fluctuations must continue.

Keywords: [patrick moore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patrick-moore.md), [greenpeace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenpeace.md), prager university, [holocaust denial](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/holocaust-denial.md), climate complexity, [scientific debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientific-debate.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/47.md)

### 48. Koch Brothers, Hollywood Storylines, and Flight Turbulence (2:12:38–2:15:45)

Activists criticize the Koch brothers for funding climate denial, while "Hollywood Health and Society" works to provide resources for TV writers to include climate change storylines. A scientific study suggests that increased CO2 levels are making the jet stream more turbulent, leading to bumpier flights and more passenger injuries. Researchers at NASA's JPL lab are working with producers to ensure these environmental themes are factually represented in media.

Keywords: [koch brothers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/koch-brothers.md), [ocean acidification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ocean-acidification.md), [hollywood health and society](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood-health-and-society.md), nasa jpl, flight turbulence, [jet stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jet-stream.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/48.md)

### 49. Jonas Salk, EPA Environmental Justice, and Asthma (2:15:46–2:18:53)

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy addresses the Hip Hop Caucus, highlighting how climate change disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities. She notes that African-American children are five times more likely to die from asthma attacks exacerbated by air pollution and rising temperatures. The segment also references scientists Jonas Salk and Richard Feynman to argue that science should be a dialogue with nature rather than a rule by majority.

Keywords: jonas salk, richard feynman, [gina mccarthy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gina-mccarthy.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), hip hop caucus, [environmental justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/environmental-justice.md), [asthma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asthma.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/49.md)

### 50. Peter Ridd, Great Barrier Reef Free Speech Victory (2:18:54–2:20:54)

An Australian federal court rules that James Cook University unlawfully sacked Professor Peter Ridd for questioning his colleagues' claims about the Great Barrier Reef. The judge found that the university's gag orders and censures contravened Ridd's right to free intellectual expression. Ridd, a lifelong environmentalist, maintains that the reef is in "fantastic shape" and is one of the best-preserved ecosystems in the world.

Keywords: [peter ridd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peter-ridd.md), james cook university, [great barrier reef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/great-barrier-reef.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [federal court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-court.md), climate orthodoxy

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/50.md)

### 51. 1977 Ice Age Scare, No Agenda Outro (2:20:54–2:23:49)

The special concludes with a 1970s news report warning of a coming ice age following the brutal winter of 1977 in Buffalo, New York. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak wrap up the episode, noting that the archival clips demonstrate the shifting nature of climate alarmism. They remind listeners that the next show, episode 1337, will be the "Leet" special and sign off from their vacation destinations.

Keywords: buffalo winter, [ice age](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-age.md), [1977](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1977.md), [climate history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-history.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [episode 1337](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/episode-1337.md)

[Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1336-climate-crisis-special/chapter/51.md)

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