The Climate Realism Show

Join The Heartland Institute’s world-class climate and energy experts every Friday for an in-depth look at the latest climate science, policy developments, and environmental news. Our team of meteorologists, researchers, and policy analysts cuts through the media hype to deliver fact-based climate realism you won’t find anywhere else. From debunking climate alarmism to exploring real-world energy solutions, we provide the balanced perspective and scientific rigor that’s missing from today’s climate conversation. Tune in live at 1pm ET or catch up on our extensive archive of episodes featuring leading experts, groundbreaking research, and our popular “Crazy Climate News” segment.

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Is COP30 shaping up to be the worst UN climate conference ever? The 30th Conference of the Parties is underway in the Brazilian jungle — some of which was cleared and paved to bring the private jet-set and bureaucrats into the venue. And just days in, the whole thing is already descending into chaos.

A large group of angry indigenous protesters have stormed the conference, furious that the agenda left them out. Poor planning and shoddy infrastructure have led to rain leaking through light fixtures, broken air conditioning, and even problems with something as basic as toilet paper disposal.

Maybe sensing this impending farce, at least 30 major countries — including the United States — have declined to send official government delegations. We’re only a few days in, and it’s already looking like the worst COP ever. That takes some doing.

On Episode #182 of The Climate Realism Show, we’ll break down what’s really happening at COP30 and what it reveals about the people who want to control every aspect of our lives to “save the planet.”

The Heartland Institute’s Jim Lakely, Anthony Watts, Sterling Burnett, Linnea Lueken and guest Chris Martz will also cover some of the Crazy Climate News of the Week.

Join us LIVE at 1 p.m. ET on YouTube, Rumble, X, and Facebook — and jump into the live chat!

Chapters: 
00:55 Intro
02:35 Special Guest and Panel Introduction
04:17 Crazy climate news of the week
19:41 Democrats are getting quieter over Climate News?
29:35 COP 30: The Natives are Restless
36:09 COP Pledge Defeat the Deniers 
51:49 The COP 30 Fall Out
1:07:03 Advisory Metals!
1:08:51 Q & A

Is COP30 shaping up to be the worst UN climate conference ever? The 30th Conference of the Parties is underway in the Brazilian jungle — some of which was cleared and paved to bring the private jet-set and bureaucrats into the venue. And just days in, the whole thing is already descending into chaos.

A large group of angry indigenous protesters have stormed the conference, furious that the agenda left them out. Poor planning and shoddy infrastructure have led to rain leaking through light fixtures, broken air conditioning, and even problems with something as basic as toilet paper disposal.

Maybe sensing this impending farce, at least 30 major countries — including the United States — have declined to send official government delegations. We’re only a few days in, and it’s already looking like the worst COP ever. That takes some doing.

On Episode #182 of The Climate Realism Show, we’ll break down what’s really happening at COP30 and what it reveals about the people who want to control every aspect of our lives to “save the planet.”

The Heartland Institute’s Jim Lakely, Anthony Watts, Sterling Burnett, Linnea Lueken and guest Chris Martz will also cover some of the Crazy Climate News of the Week.

Join us LIVE at 1 p.m. ET on YouTube, Rumble, X, and Facebook — and jump into the live chat!

Chapters:
00:55 Intro
02:35 Special Guest and Panel Introduction
04:17 Crazy climate news of the week
19:41 Democrats are getting quieter over Climate News?
29:35 COP 30: The Natives are Restless
36:09 COP Pledge Defeat the Deniers
51:49 The COP 30 Fall Out
1:07:03 Advisory Metals!
1:08:51 Q & A

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Worst COP Ever? — The Climate Realism Show #182 (Guest: Chris Martz)

The Heartland Institute November 14, 2025 7:50 pm

Meet Your Hosts

Jim Lakely

Jim Lakely

Host
Vice President at The Heartland Institute, bringing policy expertise to climate discussions.
Anthony Watts

Anthony Watts

Meteorologist
Senior Fellow at The Heartland Institute and meteorologist with decades of climate research experience.
Sterling Burnett

H. Sterling Burnett

Climate Expert
Director of Climate & Environmental Policy at The Heartland Institute with extensive energy policy background.
Linnea Lueken

Linnea Lueken

Research Fellow
Research Fellow focusing on climate and energy policy analysis and environmental science.
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