PROF. DIETER HELM: THE NET ZERO LIE

Prof. Helm believes that global warming is a serious threat caused by CO2, but he does not think that the governments of Europe have tackled the problem (as he sees it) in the right way. It is interesting to hear his points in the linked interview. He basically thinks that decarbonising will be costly and political leaders should admit this instead of pretending that it can be done for nothing and things will actually be cheaper. I think he is right in that analysis, but this means it will not happen as people are not prepared to make the sacrifice to achieve this, plus many nations do not have political leaders who are willing to put such policies in place. 

Prof. Helm is convinced that global warming will be dangerous, as he believes that CO2 levels are increasing at a historically fast rate, but this is contentious as we have no data for increases in the past. Also the data shows that, despite what the media proclaims, the climate is actually only changing very slowly. It is extreme weather which is the problem and the data shows no trend. 

Prof. Dieter Helm: The Net Zero lie