About this episode
Ian Plimer discusses the impact of climate and energy policies in Australia, contrasts it with other countries, and expresses disappointment over current government measures. Plimer shares his experiences from international travels, such as attending Trump's inauguration and conducting geological fieldwork in Saudi Arabia, and introduces his new book ‘Sceptical Always', which compiles various essays on his life experiences and views on climate change science. He also delves into topics like historical sea level changes, life on Mars, and the potential dangers of supervolcanoes, advocating for a more data-driven approach to climate science.00:00 Introduction and Current Affairs01:37 Reflections on Recent Travels03:06 Discussing the New Book05:58 Climate Change and Geological Perspectives09:01 Sea Level Rise and Coral Reefs13:56 Historical Climate Trends18:57 Dinosaurs and Ancient Climates23:14 Volcanic Activity and Climate25:52 Undersea Volcanoes and Their Impact28:55 Super Volcanoes and Their Effects31:27 Impact of Super Volcanoes32:13 Historical Volcanic Eruptions33:47 Volcanic Hazards and Human Safety35:16 Global Food Security and Volcanic Eruptions36:15 Air Travel and Volcanic Ash38:14 Carrington Events and Their Impact40:07 Gravitational Effects of Mountains50:18 Life on Mars: Evidence and Theories55:39 Understanding the Atom57:26 The State of Modern Academia01:00:42 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSceptical Always: A View at Three Quarter Time: https://a.co/d/bYVwMNF========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1
