Topic: Rajendra Pachauri

7 chapters across the catalog

50 Shades of Terror
Episode 699 2:00:38 - 2:06:42

699: 50 Shades of Terror

Rajendra Pachauri, IPCC Resignation and Sexual Harassment Scandal

Rajendra Pachauri resigned as head of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) following allegations of sexual harassment in India. A female researcher accused him of sending harassing messages, while Pachauri's lawyers claimed his devices were hacked. The hosts discuss Pachauri's controversial "sex novel" and previous scientific scandals like "Glacier Gate" that occurred under his leadership.

"Biostitutes"
Episode 605 18:11 - 21:47

605: "Biostitutes"

Rajendra Pachauri and Venture Capital Interests in Climate

IPCC Chairman Rajendra Pachauri and co-chair Christopher Field emphasize the need for the world to both adapt and mitigate. The hosts interpret Field's comments about "capitalizing on opportunities" as a coded message to venture capital investors who were previously burned by the "clean revolution." They argue that the $100 billion mentioned in reports is a target for government-funded "welfare for scientists" and private investment schemes.

Episode 406 1:38:13 - 1:42:09

406: Zombie Walk

IPCC Climate Report, Extreme Weather, Managing Risks

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a 594-page report titled "Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation." IPCC head Rajendra Pachauri warns of "virtually certain" temperature increases. The hosts characterize the report as a playbook for using natural disasters to advance a global climate change and Agenda 21 agenda.

The Digital Drug Menace
Episode 217 1:36:21 - 1:41:55

217: The Digital Drug Menace

IPCC Fifth Assessment Report and Media Restrictions

IPCC Chairman Rajendra Pachauri has issued a memo to scientists working on the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) advising them to maintain a distance from the media. Following the "Climategate" email scandal, the organization is emphasizing extreme rigor and centralized communication through co-chairs. Critics argue this lack of transparency is inappropriate for a scientific body tasked with informing global climate policy and carbon taxation.

Palin Teapot Party
Episode 172 1:41:51 - 1:43:38

172: Palin Teapot Party

Rajendra Pachauri IPCC Defense, Asbestos Comparison, Climate Skeptics

Rajendra Pachauri, head of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), defended himself against "Climategate" critics by comparing climate skeptics to people who deny the link between smoking and cancer. The hosts mock his aggressive rhetoric and defensive posture.

Health Care Doublecross
Episode 159 1:34:31 - 1:38:33

159: Health Care Doublecross

Rajendra Pachauri and IPCC Financial Scandals

Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, chairman of the IPCC, faces allegations of financial impropriety regarding his ties to banks and organizations that profit from climate policy recommendations. Pachauri denies the claims, asserting that all payments go to his research institute rather than his personal accounts.

USA Attacks Yemen
Episode 158 46:18 - 51:29

158: USA Attacks Yemen

Rajendra Pachauri, IPCC Conflict of Interest, and Carbon Credit Scams

Rajendra K. Pachauri, head of the UN's IPCC, faces scrutiny for his extensive ties to energy companies and investment firms like Pegasus Capital Advisors. Pachauri's affiliation with the Tata Group in India is highlighted as a conflict of interest, particularly regarding carbon credit schemes that allow companies to shut plants in the UK and open subsidized ones in India. Despite these financial entanglements, mainstream media outlets have largely ignored Pachauri's role in the global warming industry.