Good! The human emissions of CO2 is approximately 1 CO2 molecule per 83000 air molecules. Nature itself is the major emitter. If we could double CO2 concentration from 0.04% today to 0.08% only by human emissions, we actually cannot do it even if we go all in fossile. Let us presume that, somehow, we anyway, double CO2 concentration, the effect on global mean temperature will theoretically be around 0.5-0.7 degrees K or C. Probably less because CO2 can only have a greenhouse effect at infrared light wavelength of 15 microns. Water vapour act as a greenhouse gas all trough the infrared band and hence overlap CO2 at 15 micron. So, worse case scenario, 0.7 degree warming if we magically could double CO2 concentration. We basically cannot even measure that difference. We breathe out 4% CO2. Plants grows best at 30 degrees and around 2000 ppm or 0.2% CO2 concentration. CO2 is NOT a pollutant. CO2 is the gas of life. If you want to know more visit Tom Nelson pod and CO2 coalition. Geologist Tom Gallagher has a great 3 hour lecture on Earth's geological history and causes of why climate has changed historically.
Germany is facing a number of problems not just energy issues. I will disagree on two points. First, it was the case that solar cell efficiencies toped out at twenty present, but the new technology cells are approaching forty present. Second, intermittency is becoming less of a problem. Here in the USA we are approaching a predominantly renewable energy based system. Of course Germany is different. Wind is strong, solar not so. My bet is on enhanced geothermal.
I live in USA and I can assure you that we are not "approaching a predominantly renewable energy based system." Germany is an unmitigated disaster. Stop with the lies - we already get enough of this mendacity from the political class.
energy HAS to be subserviant to the enviroment !!! !!!!!!!!
When somebody begins by telling you how complex a topic is, you already know they are lying and spinning. Don't waste your time.
Very one sided view of the issue. As the guest says, reality is more complex.
Totally agree with Lars and I’m happy that Trump will be listening and acting on this logic
Good! The human emissions of CO2 is approximately 1 CO2 molecule per 83000 air molecules. Nature itself is the major emitter. If we could double CO2 concentration from 0.04% today to 0.08% only by human emissions, we actually cannot do it even if we go all in fossile. Let us presume that, somehow, we anyway, double CO2 concentration, the effect on global mean temperature will theoretically be around 0.5-0.7 degrees K or C. Probably less because CO2 can only have a greenhouse effect at infrared light wavelength of 15 microns. Water vapour act as a greenhouse gas all trough the infrared band and hence overlap CO2 at 15 micron. So, worse case scenario, 0.7 degree warming if we magically could double CO2 concentration. We basically cannot even measure that difference. We breathe out 4% CO2. Plants grows best at 30 degrees and around 2000 ppm or 0.2% CO2 concentration. CO2 is NOT a pollutant. CO2 is the gas of life. If you want to know more visit Tom Nelson pod and CO2 coalition. Geologist Tom Gallagher has a great 3 hour lecture on Earth's geological history and causes of why climate has changed historically.
Germany is facing a number of problems not just energy issues. I will disagree on two points. First, it was the case that solar cell efficiencies toped out at twenty present, but the new technology cells are approaching forty present. Second, intermittency is becoming less of a problem. Here in the USA we are approaching a predominantly renewable energy based system. Of course Germany is different. Wind is strong, solar not so. My bet is on enhanced geothermal.
I live in USA and I can assure you that we are not "approaching a predominantly renewable energy based system." Germany is an unmitigated disaster. Stop with the lies - we already get enough of this mendacity from the political class.