Topic: Pleistocene

Greenpeace co-founder Patrick Moore detailed his reasons for leaving the organization, citing a shift toward anti-human sentiment and a departure from scientific rigor. Moore argues that the Earth is currently in an interglacial period of the Pleistocene Ice Age and that current CO2 levels are significantly lower than the historical optimum for plant growth. He suggests that increased CO2 could improve global agricultural productivity.

Time Magazine's Jeffrey Kluger discusses atmospheric CO2 levels reaching 400 ppm, comparing the current era to the Pleistocene. The hosts express skepticism toward the "global warming" narrative, arguing that the "Cap and Trade" system is primarily a financial scam.

A critique of NPR's use of scientific terminology focuses on a segment regarding the Pleistocene epoch, which the host referred to as the "Plasticine" age. The discussion highlights the perceived elitism in using academic terms like Pleistocene instead of the more common "Ice Age." This linguistic choice is framed as a way to distinguish "expert" content from information intended for a general audience.