Ian Plimer: Sceptical Always | Tom Nelson Pod #361

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 Affairs
01:37 Reflections on Recent Travels
03:06 Discussing the New Book
05:58 Climate Change and Geological Perspectives
09:01 Sea Level Rise and Coral Reefs
13:56 Historical Climate Trends
18:57 Dinosaurs and Ancient Climates
23:14 Volcanic Activity and Climate
25:52 Undersea Volcanoes and Their Impact
28:55 Super Volcanoes and Their Effects
31:27 Impact of Super Volcanoes
32:13 Historical Volcanic Eruptions
33:47 Volcanic Hazards and Human Safety
35:16 Global Food Security and Volcanic Eruptions
36:15 Air Travel and Volcanic Ash
38:14 Carrington Events and Their Impact
40:07 Gravitational Effects of Mountains
50:18 Life on Mars: Evidence and Theories
55:39 Understanding the Atom
57:26 The State of Modern Academia
01:00:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Sceptical Always: A View at Three Quarter Time: https://a.co/d/bYVwMNF
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