Episode #090: 500 Years of Extreme Storms
5November 3, 2022
Summary
In this episode, RC delves into extreme weather events and the historical context of weather disasters over the past 500 years, challenging the notion that current storms are unprecedented. He critiques the 'hockey stick graph' popularized by Al Gore and the IPCC, labeling it as a fraudulent misrepresentation. The discussion leads to the exploration of catastrophism as introduced by Charles Hapgood in his book 'Path of the Pole'.
Key Takeaways
- 1Charles Hapgood: Author of 'Path of the Pole', known for his theory on catastrophism.
- 2Hockey stick graph: A controversial climate graph criticized as being misleading and used by Al Gore and the IPCC.
- 3Urban Heat Islands: A phenomenon mentioned for further exploration in future episodes.
- 4Historical weather disasters: An extensive listing of weather-related disasters over the last 500 years is referenced to counter prevailing narratives.
Description
In this episode, RC delves into extreme weather events and the historical context of weather disasters over the past 500 years, challenging the notion that current storms are unprecedented. He critiques the 'hockey stick graph' popularized by Al Gore and the IPCC, labeling it as a fraudulent misrepresentation. The discussion leads to the exploration of catastrophism as introduced by Charles Hapgood in his book 'Path of the Pole'.