Topic: 350 Org

Activists criticize the media for ignoring the role of climate change in coverage of Hurricane Matthew. One political candidate proposes a plan for a 100% clean electric grid by 2050, citing Iowa's wind energy as a model. The segment includes a claim that climate change denial should be treated as a "mental illness," referencing Senator James Inhofe's use of a snowball on the Senate floor as an example of irrational behavior.

A five-year-old clip of climate activist Bill McKibben features predictions about irreversible ice sheet melt and rising ocean acidity. McKibben argued that 2014 was the hottest year on record and that environmental damage was outpacing scientific forecasts. The hosts use the clip to contrast past climate alarmism with current "Build Back Better" economic policies.

The "Build Back Better" campaign, coordinated by Green New Deal UK and funded by the European Climate Foundation, has become a global political slogan. The movement involves organizations like Greenpeace and 350.org, aiming to link COVID-19 recovery efforts to radical climate change policies.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that global CO2 levels averaged 400 parts per million for an entire month. This milestone challenges the branding of environmental groups like 350.org, which identified 350 ppm as the safe limit for the planet. A local producer noted that indoor CO2 levels in his home reached 750 ppm without adverse health effects.

The media coverage of Hurricane Matthew is criticized for focusing on climate change and global warming rather than meteorological facts. The hosts play clips from "Democracy Now!" and discuss how activists like Bill McKibben use extreme weather events to push the Paris Agreement. They argue that the computer models used to predict the storm's path were largely inaccurate.

Bill McKibben and 350.org announce that global divestment commitments have reached $3.4 trillion. The hosts provide a counter-analysis, suggesting that divestment campaigns actually benefit major investors by suppressing stock prices and effectively doubling dividend yields. They mock the description of the oil industry as a "rogue industry," noting its essential role in pharmaceuticals and plastics.

The hosts play clips of author Naomi Klein and the Director of the OMB discussing the "carbon bubble" and the financial cost of "climate denial." They mock the "climate math" provided by Carbon Tracker, which claims the world has a strict carbon budget to keep warming under 2 degrees Celsius. The OMB director's statement that climate denial is "fiscally foolish" is labeled a "sackable offense" by the hosts.

Using a Netatmo weather station, the hosts observe that indoor CO2 levels often exceed the 350 ppm threshold cited by activists. They also critique a Guardian report claiming only 90 companies are responsible for two-thirds of man-made global warming emissions.

Environmental activist Bill McKibben was arrested during a mass protest at the Chevron refinery in Richmond, California. The hosts compare the tactics of 350.org to the Rainbow Coalition, suggesting that environmental groups use intimidation to secure corporate donations. They reference Michael Crichton's novel "State of Fear" to describe the relationship between big oil and environmental NGOs.

The Mauna Loa observatory recorded daily carbon dioxide concentrations above 400 parts per million for the first time. Activist group 350.org, named after the perceived "safe" level of 350 ppm, used the milestone to mobilize supporters, featuring imagery of a fallen polar bear in their communications.

The trailer for the movie "Do the Math" by Bill McKibben and 350.org is analyzed. The film argues that the fossil fuel industry is a "rogue force" leading to a "moral catastrophe" and the end of civilization. The hosts highlight the alarmist language used, such as the claim that carbon levels above 350 ppm are "not compatible with life on earth."

An examination of 350.org's Form 990 tax filings reveals that the late actress Elizabeth Taylor was listed as a board member working three hours, despite having passed away in 2011. The hosts also note other board members like Van Jones and Naomi Klein. They critique the organization's use of "conspiracy theorist" language to target the fossil fuel industry.

The hosts examine the protests at the Copenhagen climate summit, arguing that organizations like 350.org and media outlets like The Guardian are misrepresenting the demonstrations. They claim anarchists protesting "cap and trade" are being framed by the media as youth activists demanding more climate action.

The 350 movement is reportedly being "Google-washed," with news results suppressed despite significant web and video activity. A video from "We Are Change Chicago" shows activists confronting Al Gore at a book signing regarding the IPCC and scientific dissent. The hosts predict significant civil unrest and riots during the upcoming Copenhagen climate summit.