Rob Louw: The Greenhouse Effect | Tom Nelson Pod #341

Rob Louw, a retired chemical engineer now a physics lecturer, discusses the greenhouse effect, emphasizing the roles of various gases like carbon dioxide and water vapor in Earth's energy balance. He explains the physics behind greenhouse gases, the importance of carbon dioxide for life, and the limitations of its impact on global warming. He also critiques the net zero policy, highlighting the diminishing effect of additional CO2 on global temperatures and promoting a better understanding of atmospheric physics. 00:00 Introduction to Rob Louw and the Greenhouse Effect 03:42 Understanding Earth's Atmospheric Composition 06:15 The Role of Greenhouse Gases in Earth's Energy Balance 11:11 Radiation and the Greenhouse Effect 28:26 Impact of Doubling Carbon Dioxide Levels 33:29 Comparing Emission Curves Across Regions 35:06 Digitizing and Comparing Measured Curves 36:13 Impact of Carbon Dioxide on Emission Altitude 39:21 The Diminishing Effect of Greenhouse Gases 46:00 The Role of Clouds and Natural Variability 47:03 Concluding Thoughts on Carbon Dioxide and Climate 48:05 Audience Reactions and Further Discussions 56:40 Future Talks and Educational Outreach https://co2coalition.org/teammember/rob-louw/ ======== Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1