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Category: Undeniably Right Undeniably Right
Published: 25 October 2019 25 October 2019

Those of us that are capable of thinking critically when we hear 'experts' tell us anything have long wondered about the claim that man's activities are destroying the planet. Back in the 1970s when these arguments first started appearing I was scared, like any 10-year-old. But as time passed and I learned to question everything, not to mention that none of the predictions were coming true, I began to calm down.

Those that make a lot of money off of scaring the ignorant masses have continued to push the narrative that our activities are doing to the planet what billions of years of real catastrophes and natural activities have not been able to accomplish. It has cost you and me billions of dollars.Over the last few weeks more and more real scientists, including some at NASA, have published papers refuting the claims about greenhouse gases, the need for a switch to renewable energy sources, and the real causes of climate change.These articles have taken on the plausible sounding theories put out by the CRU, AOC, Al Gore, et al.

I read one article published by Dr. Marc Imsides discusses the idea that increased amounts of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere are causing the oceans to increase in temperature and thus melt the polar ice caps and glaciers thus increasing ocean water levels, blah blah blah.

Dr. Marc's paper discusses a lot of the math that proves this theory is incorrect. I won't bore you with the math but suffice it to say that the amount of energy needed in the atmosphere that would raise the temperature of the oceans by 1 degree Celsius cannot be reached. He likens it to filling your bathtub with cold water then trying to heat the water by placing several space heaters around the rim of the tub. It is likely that you would never get the water to the desired temperature for a comfortable bath.

Then on to one of the favorite solutions of the climate change alarmists; electric vehicles. ISO, a European think tank, refuted several studies that claim electric vehicles are more environmentally friendly than fossil fueled vehicles. This study assumes that carbon dioxide and similar gases produced by fossil-fueled autos are a bad thing for the climate.

What they found is that most scientific studies supporting that conclusion omitted some key factors, such as where the electricity to charge the vehicles was generated, or the process of producing the vehicles, especially the batteries. When you add all of that information to the equation, the results are interesting to say the least.

A Tesla Model 3, touted as a zero-emissions vehicle, actually produces 156-181 grams of CO2 per KM driven. The variance depends upon coal-fired electrical generation plants or generating stations that may be powered by fossil fuels rather than 'renewable' energy modalities. In comparison, a Mercedes C class diesel engine vehicle produces 141 grams of CO2 per KM driven.

If you decide to bring these facts to the attention of your organic-loving, hemp-wearing friends, do so gently. In my experience those self-proclaimed 'tolerant,' all-loving and accepting liberals will likely react violently towards you. Rest easily knowing that when you fire up your diesel-powered Dodge Ram, you are doing more for the environment than Elon Musk's lemmings.