# Here’s What People NEED to Realize About Climate Change ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3RMlCdmbq5k/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Introduction - The media often portrays a bleak picture of [[Climate change | climate change]], citing scientific consensus and using similar talking points to convey a sense of urgency and panic [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=0s). - According to a report by the UN's [[Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change]], climate change is now rapid, widespread, and intensifying, with many human-caused effects being irreversible [(00:00:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=26s). - Scientists warn that droughts, heatwaves, wildfires, and other dangerous weather events are becoming more likely and severe due to climate change in most places worldwide [(00:00:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=42s). - The media often presents a panic-driven perspective on climate change, stating that people are destroying [[Earth | the Earth]] and that immediate action is needed to address the issue [(00:00:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=58s). - A report by 14,000 scientists across the world claims that the vital signs of the Earth are deteriorating, and climate tipping points are now imminent [(00:01:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=116s). - The UN Climate Change Report warns that humans have until 2030 to stem devastating climate change, and that swift actions must be taken to address the issue [(00:03:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=182s). - The effects of [[Climate change | climate change]] have been evident in recent record heat, wildfires, and warming oceans across [[North America]] and [[Europe]] [(00:02:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=169s). - Scientists and experts are sounding alarm bells, describing the climate crisis as a "five-alarm fire," a crisis, and a global emergency, emphasizing the need for immediate action [(00:03:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=212s). - Climate change is an existential issue that requires attention and action, rather than despair and inaction, to address the challenges it poses, and it is essential to elect leaders who prioritize the climate crisis [(00:03:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=219s). - The media often uses similar talking points, such as "climate crisis," "climate emergency," and "existential crisis," and points to scientific consensus and extreme weather events to emphasize the issue [(00:03:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=239s). - Some individuals, including celebrities, activists, and politicians, promote the narrative that the climate crisis is already here and unfolding more quickly than anticipated, with severe consequences if action is not taken [(00:04:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=274s). - A woman, likely [[Greta Thunberg]], expresses her concerns about the climate crisis, stating that it has stolen her dreams and childhood, and emphasizes the need for immediate action to address the issue [(00:04:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=298s). - The climate crisis is causing suffering, death, and ecosystem collapse, with evidence of accelerated [[Climate change | climate change]] visible in historic floods, intense droughts, extreme heat, and significant wildfires [(00:05:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=335s). - The world is perilously close to tipping points that could lead to catastrophic temperature increases, and it is essential to take action to address the climate crisis and prevent the collapse of global security [(00:06:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=371s). - The era of global warming has ended, and the era of global boiling has begun, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the climate crisis [(00:06:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=382s). ## Biblical Worldview on Climate Change - It is essential to approach the issue of climate change with a critical and nuanced perspective, considering multiple viewpoints, including a [[Bible | Biblical]] worldview, to understand the issue and develop effective solutions [(00:07:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=437s). - [[Climate change]] is considered a driving force for ecological destruction, and understanding it requires a worldview perspective, as one's foundation or worldview influences how they interpret the world around them [(00:07:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=457s). - A person's worldview, whether secular or Biblical, affects how they approach scientific topics, including climate science, and all scientists have a worldview that informs their conclusions [(00:08:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=496s). - Claims regarding climate science come from subjective scientists with a worldview bias, and it's essential to recognize that there's no such thing as neutrality in scientific research [(00:08:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=517s). - The Biblical Authority Ministry stands on the word of [[God]] as the objective standard for evaluating scientific topics, including climate change, as God's word is authoritative and never-changing [(00:08:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=531s). - According to the Bible, God is the Creator of the heavens and [[Earth | the Earth]], and He is in control and sustains His creation, as stated in Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 24:1 [(00:09:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=561s). - The [[Bible]] also mentions cycles and seasons being put in place by God, and He promises that these will remain as long as He allows them to remain, as stated in Genesis 8:22 [(00:09:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=587s). ## Understanding Climate and Weather - Going against the [[Climate change | climate change]] narrative can lead to being labeled a climate skeptic or climate denier, but it's essential to understand what is meant by climate change and to distinguish between weather and climate [(00:10:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=607s). - Weather refers to the current atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average weather conditions over a long period of time, and understanding this distinction is crucial when discussing climate change [(00:10:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=632s). - Different types of climates exist around the world, with colder conditions near the [[Arctic Circle]] and warmer, drier conditions near the equatorial line, which is an imaginary line separating the northern and southern hemispheres [(00:11:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=663s). - Climate change refers to significant and long-lasting changes in Earth's climate and weather patterns, and climates have changed throughout history [(00:11:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=694s). ## Historical Climate Change - The global flood, as described in Genesis 7:11, caused cataclysmic upheavals and extreme changes in [[Earth | the Earth]], including volcanic activity that led to the Ice Age, a major historical climate event [(00:11:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=706s). - During the Ice Age, approximately 30% of the Earth was covered in ice, extending over parts of [[Asia]], [[Europe]], [[Russia]], [[Canada]], and the northern [[United States]] [(00:12:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=732s). - The Ice Age was caused by large amounts of volcanic ash in the atmosphere, which cooled and condensed, falling back to the Earth as ice and snow [(00:12:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=751s). - The process can be compared to heating a pot of water on a stove with a lid, where the water rises, cools, and condenses, forming droplets that fall back into the pot [(00:12:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=770s). - Rapidly changing environments during the Ice Age affected animals, but [[God]] provided them with adaptations to withstand drastic [[Climate change | climate change]] events [(00:13:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=789s). - Examples of these adaptations include larger body size, advantageous surface area to volume ratio, and longer lifespan [(00:13:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=810s). - According to Matthew 10:29-31, God cares for humans more than animals because humans are made in the image of God [(00:13:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=826s). - The medieval warmth period, which occurred between 900 and 1300 AD, was a period of warmth that allowed Vikings to farm areas of [[Greenland]] now covered in ice [(00:14:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=856s). - The little ice age, which occurred from 1300 to 1800 AD, was a period of cold that caused the Thames River in [[London]] to freeze over [(00:14:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=877s). - Throughout history, there have been examples of extreme climate events, including cold and heat, which are part of cyclic cycles and seasons as mentioned in Genesis 8:22 [(00:14:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=887s). ## Man-Made Climate Change - Man-made [[Climate change | climate change]] is a contentious and emotionally charged topic, and it's essential to understand the terms "climate change" and "global warming," which are often used interchangeably [(00:15:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=911s). - Global warming refers to the overall warming of the Earth's surface over an extended period, and while there has been some warming, it's not to the extent that warrants panic [(00:15:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=927s). - Humans do have an effect on the environment, but it's crucial to ask discerning questions, such as whether the increase in temperature is a result of human activity or a natural climactic cycle, and how much [[Earth | the Earth]] has actually warmed [(00:15:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=951s). - The [[Bible]] mentions that one day the universe will be judged by fire, but there will be a new heavens and a new Earth, and for those who have the Assurance of [[Jesus | Christ]], there's no need to fear that day [(00:16:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=968s). ## Measuring and Modeling Climate Change - Measuring the entire surface temperature of the Earth is a complex task, and scientists have tried to do it through land-based weather stations since the 1880s and through satellites since 1979 [(00:16:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1001s). - Past predictions about the climate or temperature often rely on proxy data, such as ice core extraction, which involves analyzing ice layers to get indications of past CO2 levels and climate conditions [(00:17:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1048s). - However, it's essential to note that using present data to look at past information has limitations, and worldview bias can influence the results [(00:17:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1074s). - The concept of dating [[Earth | the Earth]] by layers of ice and snow is flawed, as research shows that single layers do not necessarily equate to a single year, which is why projections of millions or thousands of years may be inaccurate [(00:18:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1099s). - An exhibit at the [[Ark Encounter]] showcases this concept, citing the example of planes that were found under 250 feet of snow less than 50 years after they landed, with more than 50 layers of snow and ice deposited, contradicting the idea that each layer represents a single year [(00:18:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1114s). - Computer climate models used to predict future temperatures are only as good as the worldview bias of the scientists inputting data, and their predictions may not reflect real-world data [(00:19:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1164s). - Satellite data, on the other hand, reflects real-world observational data and can be obtained in real-time, providing a more accurate representation of temperature changes [(00:19:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1191s). - According to satellite data, the global temperature has only risen by about 0.16 degrees Celsius per decade since 1979, with a lot of variability and fluctuations [(00:20:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1208s). - Climate events, such as [[El Niño–Southern Oscillation | El Nino]] years, are recorded in satellite temperature records and can cause spikes in temperature, which may be misattributed to [[Climate change | climate change]] [(00:20:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1242s). - Research has shown that computer climate models consistently overpredict warming compared to observational satellite data, indicating a warming bias in these models [(00:21:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1286s). - This discrepancy is important to note, as it highlights the potential inaccuracies in computer climate model predictions and the need to consider real-world observational data [(00:21:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1312s). - Computer climate models are used by organizations like the [[Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change | International Panel on Climate Change]] to inform their reporting and climate policies, but these models may have a warming bias that needs to be acknowledged and addressed [(00:22:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1320s). ## Greenhouse Gases and Fossil Fuels - Most secular scientists believe that human activity, primarily the burning of fossil fuels such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas, is causing an increase in greenhouse gases, which trap infrared energy and prevent it from escaping into outer space [(00:22:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1344s). - Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, but it is a limited one, and there are other gases in the atmosphere, such as water vapor, that are also important [(00:22:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1366s). - An increase in carbon dioxide can be beneficial to ecological systems, particularly plant health, as plants grow exponentially with an increase in CO2 [(00:23:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1382s). - Farmers often pump their greenhouses with CO2 to increase plant growth, and an increase in CO2 can lead to higher crop production, which benefits livestock and people [(00:23:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1405s). - Fossil fuel deposits, including coal, oil, and natural gas, are derived from the buried remains of plants and animals and contain a large amount of carbon that produces energy when burned [(00:24:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1443s). - The global flood provides a consistent explanation for the formation of fossil fuel deposits, which were created through the uprooting and burial of forests and the application of temperature and pressure [(00:24:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1456s). - Despite the negative narrative surrounding fossil fuels, they are a valuable resource provided by [[God]], and their use can be seen as a provision for humanity [(00:24:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1475s). ## Green Energy and Sustainability - Climate activists, such as [[Greta Thunberg]], often warn about the dangers of fossil fuels and [[Climate change | climate change]], but some of these warnings may be exaggerated or unfounded [(00:24:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1485s). - A quote from a top climate scientist, shared by Greta Thunberg in 2018, warned that climate change would wipe out humanity unless fossil fuels were stopped within five years, but this prediction has not come to pass [(00:25:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1502s). - Claims of the harmful emissions of fossil fuels have led politicians to advocate for a switch to "green energy" such as wind and solar, believing it will help the environment more [(00:25:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1546s). - The concept of sustainability is rooted in a [[Bible | Biblical]] principle, where [[God]] has commanded people to exercise wise dominion and allocate resources in a way that benefits people and allows those resources to be used for future generations [(00:26:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1577s). - God has commanded people to care for His creation, but to do so in a way that brings Him honor and glory, avoiding dominative extremes that cause destruction to [[Earth | the Earth]] or worshiping the Earth or the creation [(00:26:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1595s). - Climate policies often elevate the planet over people, prioritizing the planet's well-being over human flourishing, which is a form of creaturely worship rather than worshiping the Creator [(00:26:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1617s). - Alternative energies such as wind and solar can be used for the glory of God, but it's essential to consider Biblical principles when using these resources or when the government mandates a switch to these energies [(00:27:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1643s). - Many alternative energies are dependent on environmental conditions, and their unreliability often requires backup from reliable sources of energy, such as fossil fuels [(00:27:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1672s). - Legislative climate policies advocating for reducing carbon footprint or achieving Net Zero policies often rely on cheap and reliable sources of energy, making the concept of [[Net zero emissions | Net Zero emissions]] unrealistic [(00:28:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1703s). - Mandated switches to alternative energies can affect poverty-stricken communities, and a real-world example of this is the case in [[California]], where electric car owners were asked not to charge their cars amid heat waves [(00:28:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1725s). - During a heatwave, electric car owners were asked not to charge their cars due to a greater demand for energy use, which could lead to energy shut-offs, raising questions about the implications of a government-mandated switch to electric cars for personal travel and economies [(00:29:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1757s). - California has passed a law requiring all new cars to run on alternative fuel by 2035, a move that will need significant infrastructure changes, including increasing public charges for electric cars from 880,000 to 1.2 million by 2030 [(00:29:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1795s). - The law is expected to reshape the US automobile market, with California accounting for 10% of sales, and speed up a wider transition to electric vehicles, with many other states expected to follow suit [(00:31:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1873s). - Electric cars are expensive, making them inaccessible to the average citizen, which will have major implications for governments mandating a switch to electric cars [(00:31:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1894s). - The materials needed for powering electric cars, solar panels, and wind turbines are rare, not abundant, and often extracted using fossil fuels, which can harm the environment, especially in countries with less environmental protection [(00:31:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1904s). - The extraction and transportation of these materials can cause environmental destruction, which is often overlooked when labeling consumer goods as sustainable [(00:32:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1945s). - The transportation sector is the single largest source of emissions in [[California]], accounting for 40% of the state's greenhouse gas emissions, making the transition to electric vehicles a crucial step in reducing emissions [(00:30:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1853s). - Many countries rely on cheap and reliable sources of energy to expand their economies, and when the cost of energy increases, it affects the cost of consumer goods and puts a greater financial burden on people who spend a larger proportion of their budget on utility bills or consumer goods [(00:32:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=1969s). - A lot of countries still use wood and dung to heat their homes due to a lack of access to cheap and reliable sources of energy, and climate policies should promote human flourishing by providing access to energy for heating homes, life-saving medical equipment, and infrastructure to withstand natural disasters [(00:33:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2001s). ## Malthusianism and Population Control - Climate policies often do not prioritize human flourishing, and some world leaders view humans as a blight on [[Earth | the earth]] that needs to be reduced or removed, which is rooted in [[Malthusianism]], a concept developed by [[English language | English]] economist [[Thomas Robert Malthus]] in the 18th century [(00:34:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2057s). - Malthusianism advocates for reducing the human population to prevent resource depletion, and this idea has been adopted by some ecologists, such as [[Paul R. Ehrlich | Paul Ehrlich]], who wrote the book "[[The Population Bomb]]" in the 1960s, advocating for population reduction [(00:34:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2088s). - There is published research on reducing the human population to prevent resource depletion, and some scientists have asserted that the planet's population must be stabilized and ideally gradually reduced, with some politicians questioning the morality of having children [(00:35:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2112s). - The idea of reducing the human population has also been linked to anti-immigrant sentiments and has been expressed in extreme forms, such as in the 2019 manifestos of mass shooters in [[New Zealand]] and [[Texas]], who believed that reducing the population would make their way of life more sustainable [(00:36:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2170s). - Contemporary proponents of population reduction are intellectual heirs of Thomas Malthus, who believed that human population growth would lead to famine and environmental destruction [(00:36:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2182s). - Thomas Malthus argued that population growth would always outstrip food supply due to exponential population growth rates and arithmetic food supply growth rates [(00:36:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2193s). - However, crops and livestock can also be exponentially increased, making Malthus' prediction incorrect in the contemporary world [(00:36:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2212s). - Ecologist [[Paul R. Ehrlich | Paul Ehrlich]] expressed Malthusian views in his 1968 book "[[The Population Bomb]]," predicting hundreds of millions would starve to death in the 1970s and '80s [(00:37:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2228s). - Ehrlich proposed population control solutions, including taxing diapers, subsidizing vasectomies, and spiking food aid and water supplies with sterilizing drugs [(00:37:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2260s). - Ecologist [[Garrett Hardin]] also compared humanity to overbreeding cattle, suggesting that the freedom to breed is intolerable and that families should give up the freedom to determine the number of children they have [(00:37:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2273s). - Some climate narratives view people as a blight on [[Earth | the Earth]], which is antithetical to the [[Bible | biblical]] view that people have inherent value and are made in the image of [[God]] [(00:38:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2296s). - Organizations like Birth Strike advocate for people not having children due to climate fears, which is also antithetical to the biblical command to be fruitful and multiply [(00:38:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2310s). ## Science and Scripture - Science and scripture are not in conflict, and a biblical worldview can rightly conduct science, as science means knowledge and God's word says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge [(00:39:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2346s). - The ability to logic, reason, and conduct science is a gracious gift from the creator, who is the source of wisdom and knowledge [(00:39:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2373s). ## Examining Climate Data - [[Earth | The Earth]] is experiencing unprecedented warming, with temperatures skyrocketing to levels never before seen in its history, but the rate of warming is only about 0.6 degrees Celsius per decade since it's been recorded [(00:39:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2393s). - Natural climactic events, such as [[El Niño–Southern Oscillation | El Nino]] years in 1998, 2016, and the current year, cause spikes and rises in temperature, which are reflected in satellite data [(00:40:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2422s). - The UN Secretary General stated that the world has entered the era of global boiling, but satellite data and observational science indicate variability, fluctuation, and a minimal rising of temperature, not an extreme amount [(00:40:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2435s). - Fluctuations of temperature are also seen in land-based weather stations in the [[United States]], with records showing that the 1930s experienced much higher degrees above 90 degrees than today [(00:40:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2459s). - The National Climate Assessment report, a government initiative, also reflects this data, showing that the 1930s had much higher heatwave magnitudes than today [(00:41:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2480s). - Government websites, such as the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency | Environmental Protection Agency]], also show historical records of heatwave indices, which indicate that the 1930s had much higher heatwave indices than today [(00:41:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2502s). - These websites often start their graphs in the 1980s, which can create the illusion of a gradual rise in temperature, but when looking at historical records, much higher spikes are seen in previous years [(00:42:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2526s). - CO2 is necessary for all life, increases plant growth, and is not considered a harmful pollutant, with [[Occupational Safety and Health Administration | OSHA]] setting a permissible exposure limit of 5,000-10,000 parts per million, which is well above the current atmospheric level of around 420 parts per million [(00:42:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2563s). - The atmosphere is comprised of only about 0.4% carbon dioxide, which is a limited and not extreme amount [(00:43:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2591s). - When looking at graphs and charts of the supposed rise in CO2, it's essential to remember the scale and natural variability [(00:43:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2600s). - Natural fluctuations occur in climate graphs, and it's essential to consider these fluctuations when analyzing climate data [(00:43:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2611s). - There is no indication that human activity is causing an increase in volcanic activity, and natural climactic events like volcanic eruptions can be seen in observational satellite data, such as the 1991 [[Mount Pinatubo]] eruption in the [[Philippines]], which caused [[Earth | the Earth]] to cool for about 2 years [(00:44:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2640s). - There is no indication that hurricanes are increasing, and data from the [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]] (NOAA) shows a decrease in hurricane strikes by decade in the [[United States]] [(00:44:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2669s). - When looking at higher-intensity hurricanes (categories 3-5), there is also a decrease in frequency and intensity of hurricane strikes by decade in the United States [(00:44:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2688s). - Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows a decrease in droughts in recent years, not an increase, and the graph showing this data is inverted, with green representing wet conditions and yellow representing dry conditions [(00:45:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2707s). - Wildfires can be destructive, but poor policies and management practices, such as leaving woody accumulations unmanaged, can increase the risk of wildfires, and wildfires are necessary for ecosystem benefits [(00:45:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2744s). - Prescribed burning, like the kind used at a wildlife refuge, can be beneficial for ecosystems, such as helping a federally endangered butterfly by promoting the growth of its food source, the wild loopin plant [(00:46:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2775s). - There is no indication that wildfires are increasing, and data from the EPA's website shows a steady frequency of wildfires, although the graph may appear to show an increase due to its starting point in the 1980s [(00:46:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2805s). - Historical records of fire frequency have been removed, but graphs constructed before the removal show that there were higher wildfire frequencies in the 1920s compared to today [(00:47:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2828s). - Government agencies have been truncating their data and not showing the historical data set that shows periods of higher frequency in weather events [(00:47:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2851s). - Contrary to claims that sea ice is rapidly receding, Arctic ice conditions show that sea ice in the summer months is actually increasing, not decreasing [(00:48:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2891s). - [[Al Gore]] predicted in 2009 that there was a 75% chance the entire north polar ice cap could be completely ice-free within 5 years, but this prediction did not come true [(00:47:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2874s). - Polar bear populations are flourishing, with numbers increasing from limited numbers in the 1950s to over 30,000 today [(00:49:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2946s). - Polar bears have the ability to survive outside of extreme cold conditions, as seen in zoo environments [(00:49:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2958s). - Ocean levels are rising, but at a rate of less than half an inch per year, which is not a cause for panic [(00:49:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2985s). - The main concern is not sea level rise, but rather surges from hurricanes, which are not increasing in frequency [(00:49:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=2987s). - Coral reefs do suffer from bleaching, but they have the ability to bounce back and respond from coral bleaching events [(00:50:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=3031s). - Australia's tropical Marine research agency has found that corals can recover from bleaching events [(00:50:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=3040s). - [[Great Barrier Reef | The Great Barrier Reef]] is experiencing record highs in coral growth, with 30 to 60% record highs, and is not depleting, despite coral bleaching events [(00:50:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=3044s). - Climate-related deaths are decreasing by about 99%, primarily due to access to cheap and reliable sources of energy, which enables technological expansion, life-saving medical equipment, and infrastructure to withstand weather events [(00:51:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=3064s). - The decrease in climate-related deaths is attributed to the availability of affordable energy, allowing for the development of life-saving technologies and infrastructure [(00:51:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=3072s). - Observational data confirms that weather events are not increasing in a panic-driven way, and climate-related deaths are not increasing as a result of these events [(00:51:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=3096s). ## Biblical Framework for Climate Action - A framework for understanding past, present, and future climactic events can be established using God's word as an objective standard, which is authoritative and never-changing [(00:51:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=3105s). - God's word can be used as a standard to discern climate policies and narratives in the media, and to ask discerning follow-up questions instead of advocating for sensationalist headlines [(00:52:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=3130s). - People should prioritize advocating for people over planet policies, recognizing humans as made in the image of [[God]], and exhibiting righteous dominion to care for God's creation [(00:52:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=3150s). - The corruption in the world is a result of man's sin, and climate alarmists will not solve the problem by switching to alternative energy or reducing carbon footprint, but rather through the death of [[Jesus | Jesus Christ]], which allows humans to rightly exercise dominion for God's glory and the benefit of their neighbors [(00:52:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RMlCdmbq5k&t=3167s).