Topic: Mount Calbuco

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Episode 716 2:01:23 - 2:05:24

716: The Portal

Volcanic Cooling and Climate Denier Rhetoric

The eruption of Mount Calbuco in Chile is cited by NASA climate experts as a factor that could temporarily cool global temperatures by reflecting sunlight. This admission is used to challenge the accuracy of long-term climate models. Meanwhile, President Obama is noted for using the term "climate denier" to marginalize political opposition, a move described as a propagandistic shift in language.