The climate grift #358

[Peter]

Absolutely nothing to do with the shifting of the magnetic poles of the earth (we're overdue a pole reversal) and the movement of magma. (Have we had any eruptions recently?)

And what causes this? Cow farts and 3 litre V8s, obviously...

Anyone who believes this is caused by a gas that is a miniscule part of the environment needs to get themselves sectioned.

I have a bit of a reputation as a smart arse, but this is one subject where I am happy to admit I know **** all.

So I hope you and PSRB are right. Although that means I hope I am being conned.... hmmm, that's a bit of a thinker. 😃

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

Absolutely nothing to do with the shifting of the magnetic poles of the earth (we're overdue a pole reversal) and the movement of magma. (Have we had any eruptions recently?)

And what causes this? Cow farts and 3 litre V8s, obviously...

Anyone who believes this is caused by a gas that is a miniscule part of the environment needs to get themselves sectioned.

So you really think you know more about this than, say, James Lovelock, Companion of Honour and Fellow of the Royal Society, who came up with Gaia theory?

He invented the electron capture detector and, using it, became the first to detect the widespread presence of chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere. While designing scientific instruments for NASA, he developed the Gaia hypothesis. ...... He also worked for MI5 and was the real life Q.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Lovelock

And you, despite never having studied this academically, think you know more about this subject than he does?

This is as bad as speaking to the pro-Palestine lot who've only ever heard of the Balfour Declaration but know nothing about the history of Palestine from the late Ottoman period onwards when I've got a ****ing first in Imperial History.

If you really think you know more than the experts who've devoted their entire lives to studying subjects then you have no idea how academia works.

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

I have a bit of a reputation as a smart arse, but this is one subject where I am happy to admit I know **** all.

So I hope you and PSRB are right. Although that means I hope I am being conned.... hmmm, that's a bit of a thinker. ��

Maybe do some reading, Peter. I have no understanding of chemistry or biology, but even I can get my head 'round the basics just by researching the academic consensus and how and why it's changed over time {like historiography when studying history.}

It makes sense. Just click that wiki page for the book Six Degrees I posted above:

"Special coverage is given to the positive feedback mechanisms that could dramatically accelerate climate change. The book explains how the release of methane hydrate and the release of methane from melting permafrost could unleash a major extinction event. Carbon cycle feedbacks, the demise of coral, the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, and extreme desertification are also described, with five or six degrees of warming potentially leading to the complete uninhabitability of the tropics and subtropics, as well as extreme water and food shortages, possibly leading to mass migration of billions of people."

[Peter]

Maybe do some reading, Peter. I have no understanding of chemistry or biology, but even I can get my head 'round the basics just by researching the academic consensus and how and why it's changed over time {like historiography when studying history.}

It makes sense. Just click that wiki page for the book Six Degrees I posted above:

"Special coverage is given to the positive feedback mechanisms that could dramatically accelerate climate change. The book explains how the release of methane hydrate and the release of methane from melting permafrost could unleash a major extinction event. Carbon cycle feedbacks, the demise of coral, the destruction of the Amazon rainforest, and extreme desertification are also described, with five or six degrees of warming potentially leading to the complete uninhabitability of the tropics and subtropics, as well as extreme water and food shortages, possibly leading to mass migration of billions of people."

At some point, I will try and give it some thought and get my head around it. Like I finally did with The Who in recent years.

But for now, I'd rather focus on cricket and war. It's just more..... fun 😁

[Ganpati's Goonerz--AFC's Aboriginal Fertility Cult]

At some point, I will try and give it some thought and get my head around it. Like I finally did with The Who in recent years.

But for now, I'd rather focus on cricket and war. It's just more..... fun ��

Oh, yes. Definitely wait for the end of the test series. What did you make of the first day, btw? Jaiswal and Pant both looking great again.

Also, with Jadeja batting as he can {3 FC triple-tons before he first got called up} and Washington Sunder to come, they have a much stronger tail and I worry about Tongue. Let's pray he can mop them up tomorrow.

But we really need Wood or Jofra instead.

When did we last have a top 7 so good that a Bethel couldn't get in?

But when did we have a bowling line up this weak? Branderson we always going to be impossible to replace at the same time. {Though we never thought we'd have a Brook come through while Root was still playing at the top of his game.}

Thank Ganpati Stokes is starting to get back to his best with the ball. Great to have a 4th seamer of his quality. Carse will hopefully fulfil his potential but I'm gutted Ollie Robinson didn't.

How do you reckon this game and series pan out?

[WES]

At some point, I will try and give it some thought and get my head around it. Like I finally did with The Who in recent years.

But for now, I'd rather focus on cricket and war. It's just more..... fun ��

So what conclusion have you reached on The Who, Pedro?

I decided they are distinctly second tier, some good songs but they just never reach the level that I want to listen to too much of them. Sort of like Zeppelin. And I hate Won't Get Fooled Again

[PSRB]

Oh, yes. Definitely wait for the end of the test series. What did you make of the first day, btw? Jaiswal and Pant both looking great again.

Also, with Jadeja batting as he can {3 FC triple-tons before he first got called up} and Washington Sunder to come, they have a much stronger tail and I worry about Tongue. Let's pray he can mop them up tomorrow.

But we really need Wood or Jofra instead.

When did we last have a top 7 so good that a Bethel couldn't get in?

But when did we have a bowling line up this weak? Branderson we always going to be impossible to replace at the same time. {Though we never thought we'd have a Brook come through while Root was still playing at the top of his game.}

Thank Ganpati Stokes is starting to get back to his best with the ball. Great to have a 4th seamer of his quality. Carse will hopefully fulfil his potential but I'm gutted Ollie Robinson didn't.

How do you reckon this game and series pan out?

The Indian umpire seemed slightly biased, 3x umpires call decisions that all went India's way.......

[Peter]

Oh, yes. Definitely wait for the end of the test series. What did you make of the first day, btw? Jaiswal and Pant both looking great again.

Also, with Jadeja batting as he can {3 FC triple-tons before he first got called up} and Washington Sunder to come, they have a much stronger tail and I worry about Tongue. Let's pray he can mop them up tomorrow.

But we really need Wood or Jofra instead.

When did we last have a top 7 so good that a Bethel couldn't get in?

But when did we have a bowling line up this weak? Branderson we always going to be impossible to replace at the same time. {Though we never thought we'd have a Brook come through while Root was still playing at the top of his game.}

Thank Ganpati Stokes is starting to get back to his best with the ball. Great to have a 4th seamer of his quality. Carse will hopefully fulfil his potential but I'm gutted Ollie Robinson didn't.

How do you reckon this game and series pan out?

I think the first thing is these are decent wickets, and you cannot expect to knock over India's top order. These are fine batsmen who can play in our conditions. Our own batting line up is excellent and I am excited to see Bethell play again. He looks very special.

I like Carse, and think he can do well in the Ashes. Woakes is Woakes. He bowled well yesterday but I hope for everyone's sake he doesnt bowl in the Ashes. Tongue just bowls too many bad balls.

My biggest issues with our bowling so far is a failure to bowl a consistent line. We've seen fair bounce on both wickets, and batsmen struggle when you bowl above top of off. Too often we bowl too wide, or stray to the pads. THat is not good enough.

For the Ashes, I just can't see us taking 20 wickets. I hope Archer has a miracle breakthrough, I hope Carse has a good summer and goes there confident, and I hope Atkinson comes back. But I still see us coming up horribly short.

[Peter]

So what conclusion have you reached on The Who, Pedro?

I decided they are distinctly second tier, some good songs but they just never reach the level that I want to listen to too much of them. Sort of like Zeppelin. And I hate Won't Get Fooled Again

You have to listen to them differently, they are an odd band where the rhythm section are the lead instruments. I get it now. They are fantastic at their best. If you dont like Wont Get Fooled Again then you may as well not bother with the rest....

I think Who's Next and Quadrophenia are fantastic albums.

But you are more of a Radio Gaga man, arent you

[Peter]

So you really think you know more about this than, say, James Lovelock, Companion of Honour and Fellow of the Royal Society, who came up with Gaia theory?

He invented the electron capture detector and, using it, became the first to detect the widespread presence of chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere. While designing scientific instruments for NASA, he developed the Gaia hypothesis. ...... He also worked for MI5 and was the real life Q.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Lovelock

And you, despite never having studied this academically, think you know more about this subject than he does?

This is as bad as speaking to the pro-Palestine lot who've only ever heard of the Balfour Declaration but know nothing about the history of Palestine from the late Ottoman period onwards when I've got a ****ing first in Imperial History.

If you really think you know more than the experts who've devoted their entire lives to studying subjects then you have no idea how academia works.

Be careful with the deference to expertise, there. This is one of my concerns. You read all the experts and, as you say, you can understand it without really understanding chemisty, or biology. But you cannot challenge it....