# Climate Change Special > A deep dive into two decades of environmental alarmism reveals the financial interests, data manipulation, and corporate tracking systems driving the global climate change narrative. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1663 - **Published:** 2024-05-23 - **Length:** 1h 55m - **Topics:** [Carbon Credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md), [Smart Grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-grid.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Geoengineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geoengineering.md), [Climategate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climategate.md), [IBM Watson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm-watson.md), [IPCC](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md) - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special ## About this episode Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak trace the evolution of climate alarmism from early global warming rhetoric to modern carbon credit schemes in this special retrospective. The investigation highlights the Chicago Climate Exchange, noting that Barack Obama served on the board of the Joyce Foundation which funded its inception. The hosts analyze how the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia admitted to losing original raw temperature data, leaving only manipulated datasets to support the current scientific consensus. Secondary reports detail the Western Area Power Administration distributing billions in smart grid grants to IBM and GE for livestock tracking via RFID chips. In Australia, the Wall Street Journal claims sheep belching contributes to 12% of man-made warming, while Prince Charles and Nicholas Stern issue shifting deadlines for global catastrophe. Legal challenges emerge as 600 scientists prepare to sue Al Gore and the IPCC over inaccuracies. Meanwhile, NASA reports on the Pacific Decadal Oscillation suggest a 30-year cooling trend that contradicts mainstream models promoted by CBS and the Business & Media Institute. Historical records from the New York Times reveal 19th-century anomalies like raining frogs and locust plagues to challenge the idea of unprecedented weather volatility. The segment features a heated exchange between Chris Matthews and Ron Reagan regarding oil imports, alongside a critique of Bill Maher and Kathy Griffin for misattributing California wildfires to warming. The program concludes with a look at the PowerShift09 conference, where government officials reportedly trained youth activists in civil disobedience techniques. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/transcript.md. ### 1. No Agenda Episode 1663, Climate Change Special Introduction (0:00–3:15) Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak introduce episode 1663 of the No Agenda show, a special compilation focused on the history of climate change coverage within the program. Using the Bingit.io search engine, the hosts curated clips dating back to November 30, 2007, noting that the early discourse focused on "global warming" before transitioning to "climate change." They observe that many themes, such as the focus on livestock and meat consumption, have remained consistent for nearly two decades. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [bingit.io](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bingit-io.md), [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [podcast archive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-archive.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/1.md) ### 2. German Wine Quality and European Climate Cycles (3:15–8:12) A discussion on historical hurricane predictions leads to a detailed tangent regarding the impact of changing weather patterns on global wine production. German red wines and sweet whites are noted for significant quality improvements over the last decade, while Burgundy has seen a string of successful vintages since the mid-1990s. The conversation contrasts these agricultural observations with skeptical views on human influence over long-term climate cycles. Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [burgundy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burgundy.md), [pinot noir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pinot-noir.md), [viticulture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viticulture.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [meteorology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meteorology.md), wine labeling [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Bill Maher and Livestock Methane Propaganda (8:13–11:00) The hosts criticize media figures like Bill Maher and local San Francisco news outlets for promoting what they characterize as vegetarian propaganda. They specifically target the claim that cattle methane emissions are a primary driver of global warming, arguing that the narrative ignores the benefits of grass-fed grazing. The segment posits that there is a coordinated effort to demonize meat consumption through unscientific claims about animal flatulence. Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [methane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/methane.md), [livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/livestock.md), [veganism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veganism.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [grass-fed beef](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grass-fed-beef.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/3.md) ### 4. European Diesel Tax Protests and Railway Advertising (11:00–14:54) Rising diesel prices in Europe and the United States are attributed to new CO2 emission taxes levied by various governments. Significant protests by French fishermen and UK truckers are highlighted as reactions to these environmental levies. Additionally, a shift in advertising is noted, with railroads increasingly promoting the cost-effectiveness of rail freight over trucking as fuel costs rise. Keywords: [diesel fuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diesel-fuel.md), [carbon tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-tax.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [uk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [freight rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-rail.md), petroleum chemistry [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Information Materialism and Record Cold Winters (15:04–17:31) The concept of "information materialism" is explored, where individuals internalize beliefs so deeply that criticism of the data is perceived as a personal attack. This psychological observation is paired with reports from The Financial Times regarding the United Kingdom's coldest winter start in 30 years. Similar record-breaking cold fronts and ice storms in Washington State and the American South are cited as contradictions to global warming narratives. Keywords: [michael crichton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-crichton.md), [charlie rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-rose.md), materialism, psychological projection, [financial times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-times.md), [washington state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-state.md), [record cold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/record-cold.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Carbon Credit Exchanges and European Finance Regulation (17:31–20:06) European ministers are reported to have linked environmental regulation with financial systems through the implementation of carbon credits. The hosts describe these credits as a "guilt-free version of tax" that allows corporations to pay for the right to pollute without necessarily reducing emissions. The segment compares the rise of carbon exchanges to the bandwidth exchanges of the mid-1990s. Keywords: [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md), [cap and trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cap-and-trade.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [taxation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taxation.md), [financial regulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-regulation.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/6.md) ### 7. IPCC Lawsuit and Media Consensus Bias (20:09–24:41) A group of 600 scientists is reportedly preparing to sue Al Gore and the IPCC over alleged inaccuracies in global warming reports. An analysis by the Business & Media Institute is cited, claiming that 80% of network news stories on climate change fail to mention alternative scientific opinions. The hosts argue that the media, particularly CBS, promotes hysteria while ignoring significant pollution sources like China. Keywords: [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), business and media institute, [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [scientific consensus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientific-consensus.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [pollution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pollution.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Gideon Rachman and New World Order Skepticism (24:42–26:39) Financial Times columnist Gideon Rachman is discussed following his article regarding the "New World Order" and the subsequent backlash from readers. Rachman's follow-up blog post detailed the anger directed at the UN and big business, as well as theories linking climate change to world government. The hosts analyze his satirical business plan to write a book about the Illuminati and the Zionist establishment. Keywords: [gideon rachman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gideon-rachman.md), [financial times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-times.md), [new world order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-world-order.md), [bilderberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bilderberg.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [conspiracy theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy-theory.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Erratic Weather History and Raining Frogs (26:40–29:55) The conversation shifts to the historical frequency of erratic weather events in the United States, challenging the idea that current volatility is unprecedented. References are made to 19th-century New York Times reports of "raining frogs" and the Mormon locust plague in Utah. Recent snowfall in Las Vegas is presented as part of a long-standing pattern of unpredictable meteorological events. Keywords: erratic weather, [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [civil war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-war.md), [utah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/utah.md), [locusts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/locusts.md), [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), [weather history](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-history.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Netherlands Canal Racing and Hans Brinker Legend (29:56–31:14) The potential return of the "11 City" natural ice canal race in the Netherlands is discussed as a sign of significant regional cooling. This cultural event, which requires thick natural ice across hundreds of kilometers of canals, is linked to the legend of Hans Brinker. The hosts note that the race had been dormant for years until recent cold snaps made its revival a topic of public discussion. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [elfstedentocht](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elfstedentocht.md), canal racing, hans brinker, ice skating, [global warming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-warming.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Space Aliens and Carbon Credit Propaganda (31:15–33:22) A speculative theory is proposed suggesting that the government might use a "space alien" narrative to convince the public of the necessity of carbon credits. The hosts compare President Obama's rhetoric to that of John F. Kennedy, specifically regarding moon missions, and suggest that a manufactured extraterrestrial threat could be used to enforce environmental compliance. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [space aliens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-aliens.md), [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [kennedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kennedy.md), [moon mission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-mission.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Sheep Belching and Livestock Tracking (33:23–36:46) The Wall Street Journal is cited for a report claiming that sheep belching accounts for 12% of man-made global warming in Australia. The hosts express skepticism toward the "meat problem" narrative and share personal anecdotes about sheep shearing in the Netherlands. They argue that the focus on livestock emissions is a precursor to increased regulation and tracking of the food supply. Keywords: [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), [methane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/methane.md), [sheep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sheep.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [livestock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/livestock.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Smart Grid Funding and IBM Livestock Tracking (36:47–39:40) The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is identified as a key distributor of smart grid grants under the 2009 Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Major corporations like IBM and GE are reportedly receiving billions to develop an interconnected network that includes tracking livestock via RFID chips. The hosts suggest the "smart grid" is a tool for total instrumentation of the economy and environment. Keywords: [smart grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smart-grid.md), wapa, [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [ge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ge.md), [rfid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfid.md), [stimulus package](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stimulus-package.md), recovery and reinvestment act [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Prince Charles and the 100-Month Climate Deadline (39:41–45:45) Prince Charles is criticized for warning that humanity has only 100 months to prevent a catastrophic climate disaster. The hosts compare this to similar warnings from climate expert Nicholas Stern at a meeting in Copenhagen. They argue that the constant shifting of climate projections—claiming things are "worse than predicted"—demonstrates a lack of scientific certainty and is used to drive political agendas. Keywords: [prince charles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince-charles.md), nicholas stern, [copenhagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copenhagen.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [the telegraph](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-telegraph.md), [globalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalist.md), climate disaster [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Baxter International Vaccine Contamination Incident (45:46–47:14) A report is discussed regarding Baxter International accidentally mixing live bird flu virus with seasonal flu vaccines. The hosts suggest that such incidents are underreported by mainstream media and question the relationship between pharmaceutical companies and the promotion of pandemic fears to sell stockpiled vaccines. Keywords: [baxter international](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baxter-international.md), [bird flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bird-flu.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [flu shot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flu-shot.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [contamination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/contamination.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Acid Rain Meme and Climatology Research Grants (47:15–49:56) The hosts reflect on the "acid rain" phenomenon of the past, characterizing it as a previous environmental "scam" that has since faded from public discourse. They argue that the discipline of climatology has become a lucrative field driven by the pursuit of billions of dollars in government research grants, incentivizing scientists to maintain the global warming narrative. Keywords: [acid rain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/acid-rain.md), [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [research grants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/research-grants.md), [climatology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climatology.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), environmental legislation [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/16.md) ### 17. Food Industry Neuroscience and Hydroelectric Global Warming (49:56–52:42) A former FDA chief's book is discussed, revealing how the food industry uses neuroscience to hook consumers on fat and sugar by triggering dopamine responses. In a separate report, large-scale hydroelectric dams are identified as major contributors to global warming due to reservoir emissions. The hosts debate whether this is genuine environmental concern or oil industry propaganda. Keywords: [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [neuroscience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neuroscience.md), [dopamine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dopamine.md), [hydroelectric power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroelectric-power.md), [dams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dams.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/17.md) ### 18. NASA PDO Shift and Global Cooling Predictions (52:43–56:51) Dr. Don Easterbrook and NASA reports are cited regarding the shift of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) into a "cool mode," which could lead to 30 years of global cooling. The hosts argue that this data contradicts IPCC models and suggests that climate change is driven by solar activity and ocean cycles rather than human activity. They note that these findings receive little mainstream media attention. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), pdo, pacific decadal oscillation, [global cooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-cooling.md), [don easterbrook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-easterbrook.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), solar winds [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Obesity and Environmental Impact Reports (56:51–59:58) A study from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is highlighted, which links obesity to global warming by claiming heavier people consume more resources and drive more. The hosts discuss the potential for this narrative to lead to government intervention, citing instances in the UK where children were removed from homes due to obesity. Keywords: [obesity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obesity.md), london school of hygiene and tropical medicine, [kpix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kpix.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), child services, [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Al Gore Congressional Testimony and Financial Interests (1:00:00–1:03:08) Representative Marsha Blackburn's questioning of Al Gore during a congressional hearing is reviewed. The exchange focused on Gore's investments in green technology through his venture capital firm and whether he stands to profit from cap-and-trade legislation. Gore's defense—that his profits go to a non-profit—is met with skepticism by the hosts, who cite his massive increase in net worth since leaving office. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [marsha blackburn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marsha-blackburn.md), [cap and trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cap-and-trade.md), [venture capital](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venture-capital.md), alliance for climate protection, [greed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greed.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/20.md) ### 21. PowerShift09 and Youth Civil Disobedience Training (1:03:08–1:05:56) A BBC documentary on the PowerShift09 conference is discussed, revealing that the event involved government officials training youth in civil disobedience and resisting arrest. The hosts express shock that the American government would be involved in teaching activists how to conduct sit-ins and lock arms, suggesting it is a tool for harassing businesses that do not comply with green initiatives. Keywords: powershift09, [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), [civil disobedience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-disobedience.md), [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md), youth training [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/21.md) ### 22. EcoAmerica and Climate Change Rebranding (1:05:57–1:08:06) The marketing firm EcoAmerica is reported to be advising environmentalists to rebrand "global warming" and "cap-and-trade" to avoid negative public perceptions. Suggested new terms include "deteriorating atmosphere" and "pollution reduction refund." The hosts analyze this as a sophisticated PR effort to make environmental taxes and regulations more palatable to the general public. Keywords: ecoamerica, [marketing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketing.md), [rebranding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rebranding.md), [carbon dioxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-dioxide.md), pollution reduction refund, [messaging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/messaging.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/22.md) ### 23. No Agenda Show Production and Donation Model (1:08:07–1:10:34) The hosts reflect on the technical evolution of the show, recalling early struggles with Skype connectivity and audio quality. They transition into a request for listener support via the "value-for-value" model, directing donors to various show websites. Credit is given to the show's artists and technical contributors ahead of the next scheduled episode. Keywords: [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md), [producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/23.md) ### 24. 2012 Conspiracy Theories and Media Groupthink (1:10:35–1:14:22) Adam Curry discusses a theory that the 2012 phenomenon and magnetic pole shifts are the real drivers of climate change, which the government is masking with the man-made global warming narrative. A clip of Joy Behar on Larry King is played to illustrate the media's insistence that "every scientist" agrees on the issue, which the hosts argue is the antithesis of the scientific method. Keywords: [2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2012.md), [magnetic poles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/magnetic-poles.md), [solar activity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-activity.md), [joy behar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-behar.md), [larry king](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-king.md), [rush limbaugh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rush-limbaugh.md), [scientific debate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scientific-debate.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/24.md) ### 25. Swine Flu Pandemic Skepticism and James Hansen (1:14:23–1:18:32) The hosts compare the global warming narrative to the 2009 swine flu pandemic, noting that the death toll was lower than the seasonal flu. They also discuss James Hansen, the NASA scientist credited with starting the global warming movement in 1988. Hansen's recent arrest with actress Darryl Hannah while protesting the coal industry is cited as evidence of his transition from scientist to activist. Keywords: [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [pandemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandemic.md), [vaccination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccination.md), [james hansen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-hansen.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), darryl hannah, [coal industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coal-industry.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/25.md) ### 26. Cass Sunstein and the Ministry of Truth (1:18:33–1:22:16) Harvard Law professor Cass Sunstein's appointment to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is analyzed. The hosts discuss Sunstein's book "On Rumors" and his proposals for "notify and take down" systems for internet speech. They express concern that these powers will be used to stifle dissent on topics like climate change by labeling alternative views as "damaging falsehoods." Keywords: [cass sunstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cass-sunstein.md), [obama administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-administration.md), oira, [internet censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-censorship.md), [libel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libel.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/26.md) ### 27. EPA Greenhouse Gas Regulation and Copenhagen Treaty (1:22:16–1:25:37) Lisa Jackson's leadership at the EPA is discussed in the context of a Supreme Court ruling allowing the agency to regulate greenhouse gases. The hosts reference an article by Christopher Booker regarding the upcoming Copenhagen Treaty, which aims to cut global CO2 emissions in half by 2050. They argue that such drastic cuts would effectively shut down modern economic activity. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [lisa jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisa-jackson.md), [greenhouse gases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenhouse-gases.md), [copenhagen treaty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copenhagen-treaty.md), christopher booker, [co2 emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/co2-emissions.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Climatic Research Unit Data Loss Scandal (1:25:38–1:29:45) The Climatic Research Unit (CRU) at the University of East Anglia is reported to have lost or destroyed the original raw data used for global temperature records. In response to Freedom of Information requests, the unit claimed it only possesses "homogenized" or manipulated data because it lacked storage resources in the 1980s. The hosts highlight this as a major blow to the credibility of the scientific consensus on warming. Keywords: [cru](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cru.md), climatic research unit, [east anglia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/east-anglia.md), [raw data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/raw-data.md), [freedom of information](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-information.md), [andrew orlowski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andrew-orlowski.md), [temperature records](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/temperature-records.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Bill Maher and Kathy Griffin Climate Debate (1:29:45–1:32:24) A clip from Bill Maher's show featuring Kathy Griffin is analyzed, where a sarcastic remark about Democrats ruining the economy is misinterpreted by Griffin. The hosts criticize Maher for claiming that California's wildfires are caused by global warming, arguing instead that a cooler, drier climate is the actual cause. They characterize the exchange as a display of celebrity disinformation. Keywords: [bill maher](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-maher.md), [kathy griffin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-griffin.md), [california wildfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-wildfires.md), [disinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disinformation.md), [comedy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comedy.md), [climate skepticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-skepticism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/29.md) ### 30. NASA CARE Project and Geoengineering Experiments (1:32:26–1:36:30) NASA's "CARE Project" (Charged Aerosol Release Experiment) is discussed, involving the release of artificial aluminum oxide dust clouds into the atmosphere. The hosts also mention the L-Cross mission to "bomb the moon" to search for water. They express concern over these geoengineering experiments, suggesting they are dangerous attempts at weather modification conducted without public consent. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [care project](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/care-project.md), [geoengineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geoengineering.md), [aluminum oxide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aluminum-oxide.md), [moon bombing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-bombing.md), l-cross, [weather modification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-modification.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Chris Matthews and Ron Reagan Climate Dispute (1:36:30–1:40:29) A heated debate on Chris Matthews' show between Matthews and Ron Reagan is reviewed. The discussion touched on climate change, nuclear energy, and dependence on foreign oil. The hosts point out that most U.S. oil imports come from Canada and Venezuela rather than the Middle East, and they criticize Matthews for equating climate skepticism with a denial of evolution. Keywords: [chris matthews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-matthews.md), ron reagan, [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [oil imports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-imports.md), [alberta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alberta.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [evolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/evolution.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Hollywood Propaganda and Meteorologist Skepticism (1:40:30–1:44:58) The hosts discuss the role of Hollywood and television scripts in pushing environmental agendas. They reference a Nightline segment featuring Michael Mann and contrast the views of academic climatologists with those of practical meteorologists. The segment concludes by recalling the 1970s "global cooling" scare, noting that the rhetoric used then was nearly identical to modern warming warnings. Keywords: [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [meteorology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meteorology.md), [michael mann](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-mann.md), [nightline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nightline.md), [global cooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-cooling.md), [1970s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1970s.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Chicago Climate Exchange and Obama's Involvement (1:44:59–1:50:00) Investors Business Daily is cited for an article titled "The 10 Trillion Dollar Climate Fraud," which details the origins of the Chicago Climate Exchange. The hosts highlight that Barack Obama served on the board of the Joyce Foundation, which provided the initial grant money for the exchange. They also report on the CME Group's $604 million acquisition of the Climate Exchange, suggesting the move is intended to hide the scheme within a larger corporate structure. Keywords: [chicago climate exchange](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-climate-exchange.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), joyce foundation, [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [cme group](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cme-group.md), [carbon trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-trading.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1663-climate-change-special/chapter/33.md) ### 34. IBM Watson and the Peak Oil Logical Trap (1:50:01–1:54:18) The hosts predict that IBM's Watson AI will eventually be used as a propaganda tool to validate climate change models. They also introduce a "logical trap" for climate activists: if one believes in both man-made global warming and "peak oil," then the climate problem is self-solving as fossil fuels will inevitably run out. This inconsistency is cited as the reason why officials like John Holdren oppose peak oil theory. 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