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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 32 MIN

Judith Curry on Climate Policy: Why Net Zero Doesn't Add Up

from Counterpoint with Eddie Hobbs

📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Professor Judith Curry is a climatologist, author of "Climate Uncertainty and Risk," and a leading voice challenging mainstream climate change narratives. With decades of experience in climate science, she brings a measured perspective to the complex debate around climate policy. Expect to learn about the fundamental flaws in current climate change approaches, why net-zero carbon policies are creating energy poverty rather than solving climate issues, and how the rush toward renewable energy without adequate infrastructure is leading to grid instability and blackouts. Professor Curry explains why climate models have consistently overestimated warming, the significant impact of natural climate variability including volcanic eruptions and solar cycles, and why a multidisciplinary approach focusing on energy abundance, food security, and water management offers a more practical path forward. This discussion examines the shifting political landscape around climate policy following Trump's UN speech and Bill Gates' recent position change, suggesting a potential pivot away from carbon-centric solutions toward addressing immediate human needs and building resilience against extreme weather events regardless of their cause. Get in touch: X (Twitter): https://dub.sh/eddiehobbs-x Newsletter: https://dub.sh/1215substack To engage with Eddie on personal or corporate financial matters, go to his website: https://eddiehobbs.com/ Eddie Hobbs heads up Hobbs Financial Practice Ltd, a private client advisory firm that specialises in strategic positioning of personal wealth. Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. © 2025 1215 Counterpoint Productions Limited. All rights reserved.

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📌 Join 7,000+ others on Substack for exclusive access to deep dive articles, upcoming talks, and more: https://dub.sh/1215substack Professor Judith Curry is a climatologist, author of "Climate Uncertainty and Risk," and a leading voice challenging...

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