The Power Hungry Podcast: Judith Curry

Judith A. Curry is a climatologist, the founder of Climate Forecast Applications Network, and the author of a new book: Climate Uncertainty and Risk: Rethinking Our Response. In her third appearance on the podcast (the last was December 27, 2022) Curry talks about her new book, the “oversimplified analysis” of climate that’s being used by legacy media and policymakers, censorship, the importance of Twitter, and why we need to see the global climate as a “complex, chaotic, non-linear system.” (Recorded August 18, 2023.)

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[archcollie]

Judith Curry: the voice of sanity in a mad world.

[HeathrowCampaignTV]

That was good: really clear; really logical.

[CharlesWT-TX]

Here is a summary of the key points from the podcast discussion between Robert Bryce and Judith Curry:

• Judith Curry is a climate scientist and author of the new book "Climate Uncertainty and Risk: Rethinking our Response". The book examines uncertainties in climate science and advocates for more open debate on climate change issues.

• Curry argues that climate policy has become constrained, with little tolerance for dissenting views. She wants more diverse perspectives considered in climate debates.

• The book contains over 1500 footnotes citing evidence to support Curry's analysis. She wanted it published by an academic press and peer reviewed to establish its scholarly credibility.

• Curry criticizes the rush towards renewable energy like wind and solar as climate policy. She sees it as foolish to make our energy system more weather-dependent and vulnerable.

• On censorship, Curry has faced challenges sharing her views on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube. She sees Twitter as more open under Elon Musk.

• Curry argues anti-capitalist and anti-democratic ideology influences much climate policy and activism. She wants less top-down control and more open debate.

• On the youth climate lawsuits, like Held v. Montana, Curry believes the courts are ill-equipped to handle the technical complexities. She sees the cases as emotionally manipulative.

• Curry believes apocalyptic climate rhetoric has gone too far. She hopes for more balance and nuance in climate communications to avoid psychologically harming youth.

• Overall Curry calls for humility, constructive debate, and considering diverse policy options when addressing the complex challenges of climate change.

—Anthropic Claude-2-100k

[paulslater]

Telling the truth is out of bounds in todays world

[davidstanley]

Nothing like a good curry at least once a month!

[garypetersen]

My view on this You Tube episode has a blue Context box with a link to the United Nations. Is this a YT Warning or a U.N. Paid Advertisement? The Blue box has this statement: [Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, mainly caused by human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels.]

[-LightningRod-]

What you are describing is an immense transfer of Wealth to individuals from the large corporations,
the ability to become your own Power Station makes you Wealthy.

[joedonahue]

Good discussion and a balance approach. The climate issue does need all options, behaviors changes and policies on the table and that can only occur if their is open dialogue.

[mixmax]

Get this lady on MSM. I won't hold my breath!

[kiter]

Path Forward for Climate Science: Follow NEPA guidelines for EIS, i.e., Public Scoping Meetings, Draft EIS, respond to public comments, issue Final EIS.
Path Forward for Solution to Global Warming. Follow NEPA guidelines for EIS, i.e., Public Scoping Meetings, Draft EIS, respond to public comments, issue Final EIS.

[sindrejakobsen]

What was here twitter tag again?
Should leave it in the comment section Robert...

[davemartinson]

Why do climate scientists like Judith Curry leave out geoengineering in their conversations?

[cg-]

A single German wind turbine can kill 4 million insects a year. Do not forget that.

[swiftlytiltingplanet]

Judith Curry has been wrong many times in the past. She told us that warming was over in 1995. She said the same thing in 1998, in 2002, in 2007 and 2010. Then she told us we'd likely be cooling right through the year 2030. Wrong every time. Does anyone here every check her history or seek rebuttals? Clearly not. It's why the context box is so important.

[NomenNescio]

I won't argue about the cauliflower, but you are clearly barking up the wrong tree when it comes to lima beans.

[willgo]

I was hoping to learn more about climate change, causative factors, and climate/energy policy. All I heard was her grievance about grievance culture. Very limited discussion. Maybe the book is better.

[denwhitcomb]

This is stupid. If you don't see the need for an all hands approach with all the expertise by now?!

[-LightningRod-]

Wind, Solar and Storage are the very cheapest form of Generating Electrical Power, ...period.
for scales currently at 30years and >80% efficiency and reliability.

[-LightningRod-]

Sorry MsCurry, ...
what are you uncertain about?
The last 100 years have been measured with certainty, ....
the Models are inaccurate in that they are far too conservative
When History becomes Fact you must admit your failure as a professional Scientist
You are now an entertainer, Doctor.

[-LightningRod-]

Hunga Tonga, ...really
The Canadian forest Fires Dwarf the volcano in many ways, ...and the Ships.
MsCurry, ...please.