What Climate Science Actually Says vs. What You've Been Told It Says

What does climate science actually say—and where does it differ from the public narrative? In this talk, physicist Steve Koonin draws on his experience as a Caltech professor, former BP Chief Scientist, and former U.S. Undersecretary for Science to examine climate models, IPCC reports, energy policy, and the gap between scientific evidence and public communication. He argues for a more evidence-based conversation about climate risk, uncertainty, and the trade-offs behind today's policy decisions. __ Buy your 1st edition copy of our new book, The Age of Reconstruction: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1916948510 With the return of the ARC Conference this June, we are publishing a brand new book — the most comprehensive synthesis of ARC’s philosophy to date. Drawing on Augustine, Tolkien, and a long tradition of civilisational thinking, The Age of Reconstruction charts a path from diagnosis to renewal. While many can point out where things have gone wrong, this book does what most can’t: it lays out a vision of what we must build, how, and why it is still possible. Praise for The Age of Reconstruction: "Will Western Civilisation flourish, or flounder? It depends on us, and the decisions we make right now. And Johnny Patterson's wonderful 'The Age of Reconstruction' gives us the formula, based on timeless ideas and wisdom." — Arthur Brooks, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author __ Professor Steven Koonin is an American theoretical physicist. He is the former Under Secretary for Science of the Department of Energy in the Obama administration and is author of Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters. __ 00:00 – The gap between science and the climate narrative 01:44 – What the data actually shows 04:01 – Climate models and future warming 06:12 – Why 2.2°C matters 08:18 – How science becomes politics 09:28 – The cost of current climate policy 10:25 – The consequences for science and society 13:00 – A call for honest discussion __ Subscribe to the ARC Newsletter for the latest updates from the ARC movement: https://www.arc-conference.com/subscribe Go deeper with ARC Research. Read reports, articles, and academic papers underneath our talks - all pointed towards advancing education, promoting research, and developing ideas about the keys to human flourishing and prosperity. https://www.arc-conference.com/resear... If you would like to support ARC’s mission financially, firstly - thank you so much for trusting us with your resources. And secondly, find out how here: https://www.arc-conference.com/donate If you have any questions for us, or would like to partner with us, contact us here: info@arc-conference.com