Er is geen klimaatcrisis

Een wereldwijd netwerk van

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wetenschappers en experts komt met deze urgente boodschap: de klimaatwetenschap zou veel minder politiek moeten zijn, terwijl klimaatbeleid juist wetenschappelijker zou moeten zijn. Wetenschappers zouden openlijk de onzekerheden en overdrijvingen in hun klimaatvoorspellingen moeten adresseren, terwijl politici rationeel de werkelijke kosten evenals de veronderstelde voordelen van hun beleidsmaatregelen zouden moeten becijferen.

De opwarming is veroorzaakt door zowel natuurlijke als antropogene factoren

De geologische geschiedenis laat zien dat het Aardse klimaat gevarieerd heeft zolang als de planeet bestaat, met natuurlijke koude en warme periodes. De Kleine IJstijd eindigde pas in 1850. Het is daarom geen verrassing dat we nu weer een periode van opwarming meemaken.

De opwarming gaat veel langzamer dan voorspeld

De wereld is minder dan de helft zo snel opgewarmd als het IPCC in het verleden voorspelde op basis van gemodelleerde antropogene forcering en de stralingsdisbalans van de aarde. Het maakt duidelijk dat we klimaatverandering nog lang niet begrijpen.

Het klimaatbeleid is gebaseerd op ontoereikende modellen

Klimaatmodellen hebben vele tekortkomingen en zijn bij lange na niet geloofwaardig als mondiaal beleidsinstrument. Modellen overdrijven het effect van broeikasgassen zoals CO₂. Bovendien negeren modellen de gunstige effecten van CO₂-verrijking in de atmosfeer.

CO₂ is plantenvoedsel, de basis van al het leven op Aarde

CO₂ is geen vervuilende stof. Het is essentieel voor al het leven op Aarde. Fotosynthese is een zegen. Meer CO₂ is gunstig voor de natuur, het maakt de Aarde groener: meer CO₂ in de lucht heeft mondiaal geleid tot een toename van biomassa. Het leidt wereldwijd ook tot hogere landbouwopbrengsten.

De opwarming van de Aarde heeft niet geleid tot een toename in natuurrampen

Er is geen bewijs dat de opwarming van de Aarde heeft geleid tot een intensivering van orkanen, overstromingen en droogte en andere natuurrampen, of dat zulke gebeurtenissen vaker voorkomen. Er is echter overtuigend bewijs dat CO₂-reducerende maatregelen zowel schadelijk als kostbaar zijn.

Klimaatbeleid moet rekening houden met zowel de wetenschappelijke als de economische realiteit

Er is geen klimaatcrisis. Er is daarom ook geen reden voor paniek en alarm. Wij zijn fel tegen de schadelijke en onrealistische honderd procent CO₂-reductie doelstellingen voor 2050. Als zich betere opties aandienen, en dat zal zeker het geval zijn, dan hebben we voldoende tijd om goed na te denken en ons opnieuw aan te passen. Het doel van het mondiale beleid zou moeten zijn ‘welvaart voor ons allen’, door de bevolking te allen tijden te voorzien van betrouwbare en betaalbare energie. In een welvarende samenleving zijn mannen en vrouwen goed opgeleid, zijn geboortecijfers laag en hebben mensen hart voor hun omgeving.

Ondertekenaars

1. Prof. Dr. Ir. Guus Berkhout, Emeritus Professor of Geophysics, Delft University of Technology, Member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences; WCD Ambassador
2. Dr. Cornelis le Pair, Physicist, Former CEO Physics & Technology Research Organisations; WCD Ambassador
3. Jan H. Akkerman MSc, Structural Geology, worked 19 years with Billiton in Mining and Geology and the last 20 years with DGA van Akkerman Exploration BV
4. Maarten van Andel, Author of the ‘Groene Illusie’
5. Tjeerd Andringa, MSc in Physics, PhD in Signal Processing, former Associate Professor of Sensory Cognition, Epistemologist
6. Jan Asselbergs, Mechanical Engineer who started his career with IHC. Since 1990 he is active in revitalizing medium sized companies
7. Dries Ausems MSc, Earth Sciences, Lifetime Experience as Geologist in the Geo-Energy Industry
8. René Bakers, Former Lawyer and Attorney Liability and Insurance
9. Dr. Thomas W. Bakker, Lifetime Experience in the Geo-energy Industry, Founder and former (or retired) CEO of Well Engineering Partners BV
10. Robert Becht, Lifetime R&D Experience in Water Management with emphasis on water management in East Africa
11. Frans van den Beemt, Nuclear Physicist, Former Program Director Technology Foundation STW
12. Jan Bernard, Geologist dredging- and offshore industry and Royal Netherlands Navy Reserve (hydrography)
13. Drs. A (Toine) J. A. Beukering, Bgen (b.d.), Member of the Provincial Council of Zuid Holland, Member of the Senate (Eerste Kamer) of the Dutch Parliament (the States General)
14. Jim van Beusekom, Retired Captain B747-400 with KLM, 35 years observational knowledge of the Earth’s atmosphere
15. Maarten Biesheuvel MSc and PhD Chemical Technology, University of Twente, Senior Scientist Chemical Engineering and Water Technology, Wetsus
16. Andre Bijkerk, Retired Officer Royal Dutch Air Force, now Climate Researcher
17. Dr. Frans Bijlaard, professor-emeritus steel constructions, TU Delft
18. Dr. Ruud Binnekamp Msc. Integral Design and Management, teacher and researcher in design and decision systems at TU Delft
19. Peter Bloemers, Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry, Radbout University, Nijmegen
20. Albert F.T. de Booij †, Founder Speakers Academy Int. BV, Founder en CEO World of Consciousness.com
21. Hans Bouman MSc, Chemistry, Professional in Production Technology and Asset Management
22. Dr. Ir. Arnold Bovy, retired, former Director Energy Transmission Company MEGALIMBURG
23. Ben Braam Msc in Physics, lifetime career in space instrumentation
24. Paul M.C. Braat, Emeritus Professor of Pulmonary Physics, University of Amsterdam
25. Solke Bruin, Emeritus Professor of Product-driven Process Technology, University of Eindhoven and Former Member Management Committee Unilever Research, Vlaardingen
26. Dr. Theo Claassen, Aquatic Ecologist
27. Paul Cliteur, Professor of Legal Sciences, Member of the Senate of The Netherlands
28. Albert J.H.G. Cloosterman, Retired Chemical Engineer, Publicist on Climate and Cosmological Matters
29. Charles Coleman, former executive Olivetti Group International
30. Marcel Crok, Climate Researcher and Science Journalist
31. Gerhard Diephuis MSc, Geosciences, specialized in Geophysics, Lifetime Experience in the Geo-Energy Industry, Guest Lecturer TU Delft
32. Henck van Dijck, Sculptor, designer and innovator
33. Dr. J.H.M. van Dijk, Organic Chemist
34. David E. Dirkse, Former Computer Engineer and Teacher Mathematics
35. Dr. Tjibbe Dokter MBA, Expert in Scenario Analysis and Risk Assessment, retired from AkzoNobel
36. Marco Draaisma, ICT Process Coördinator
37. Vincent van Driel, MSc Mechenical Engineering TU Delft, Design and Construction of gas / oil processsing plants, Retired
38. Dr. Jan W. Drukker, Emeritus Professor Industrial Design Delft University of Technology, University of Twente and (Visiting Professor) Tsinghua University (Beijing PRC). Elected Member Regional Parliament of the Dutch Province Drenthe
39. Arjan Duiker, Process Technologist at Tata Steel, specialist on Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
40. Louw Feenstra, Emeritus Professor Erasmus University and Philosopher, Rotterdam
41. Arnold Fellendans, Physics at TU Delft, 40 years at Unilever (retired), www.omdeaarde.nl
42. Frans Galjee, Mechanical Engineer, Retired Researcher at ECN
43. Harold F. van Garderen, PhD in complexity science/chemistry (TU Eindhoven) and social complexity/narrative scientist (self-employed)
44. Jan van Gils, Teacher in Physics
45. Henk Goemans MSc, Geosciences, specialized in Reservoir Engineering
46. Frans H Gortemaker, Former Vice president Unilever Global R&D
47. W. J. Evert van de Graaff, Consulting Geologist, 50+ years Global Experience
48. Ton J.T. Grimberg, Oil & Gas Professional, Finance Adviser
49. Katharina Grimm Msc Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, Project Leader energy transition at the municipality of Epe
50. Kees de Groot, Former Director Upstream Research Lab. Shell
51. Paul de Groot PhD, Geoscience, Manager dGB Earth Sciences
52. Lex A. van Gunsteren, Marine propulsion expert, former director of Corporate Planning and R&D of the Royal Boskalis Westminster Group, former professor of Technology at TU Delft and Erasmus University
53. Leo Halvers, Former Director Billiton Research Arnhem and Former Director Technology Foundation STW
54. Hans Hamaker, University Degree in Phonetic Sciences, expert in biomechanics of speech, supporter of plasma cosmology, former wireless communication officer
55. Maarten Hardon BSc, Civil Engineering, Lifetime Experience in Offshore Industry, Director Venty BV
56. Eduard Harinck, Former Logistics Expert, Nedlloyd Group/KPMG Consulting
57. Godard Hazeu MSc, Geoscciences, specialized in Geology, past Technical Director of the Dutch State Oil and Gas Company EBN
58. Edward Heerema Msc in Civil Engineering TU Delft, President of Allseas, worldwide active in offshore pipelaying and platform lifting
59. J.R Hetzler, Retired WUR Engineer Forestry Economics
60. Dr. Tom van der Hoeven, Energy Transport Modeling Expert
61. Jan F. Holtrop †, Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Engineering, Delft University of Technology
62. Hans Hombroek MSc, Geoscience, Lifetime Experience in the International Geo-Energy Industry
63. Tom Hoornstra, Air-conditioning Engineer
64. Jan Horstink, Earth Scientist, Exploration Projects Oil & Gas ME & FE
65. A. Huijser, Physicist and Former CTO Royal Philips Electronics
66. Jan de Jager, emeritus professor Geology (VU University Amsterdam, University of Utrecht)
67. Jan C. de Jong Msc Process Engineering TU Delft, expert in energy-and thermal process engineering, lifetime career in the oil and gas industry
68. Jan de Jong, former director Sampo Industrial Insurance NV. Benelux and Electrorisk Verzekeringsmaatschappij N.V.
69. Wouter J. Keller, Emeritus Professor of Statistical Methods, Former Member Board of Directors, Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS)
70. Jacques van Kerchove, Economist and Marketeer, Former CFO Rabobank, now Climate and Environment Researcher
71. Henri G. Kerkdijk-Otten, Msc History, University of Nijmegen (graduated in 1998), Founder and chairman of Restoring Africa’s Wildlife Foundation, Founder and former chairman (until august 2017) of True Nature Foundation https://truenaturefoundation.org/
72. Rob de Kok, Principal Geophysicist, researching Influence of CO2 on Atmospheric Temperatures
73. Hans Kolmschate, Chemical Engineer, University of Twente
74. Henk de Koning MSc, former Principal Management Consultant Atos Consulting with specialisation Logistics, IT and Information Security
75. Rob W.J. Kouffeld †, Emeritus Professor of Energy Conversion, Delft University of Technology
76. Hans H.J. Labohm, Former Expert Reviewer IPCC
77. Prof. dr. Cornelis A. de Lange, Emeritus Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, and Complex Modelling, Former Senator in the Dutch Senate
78. Arjan Lenoir, MSc Industrial Sciences
79. B.G. Linsen, Former Director Unilever Research Vlaardingen
80. Jaap M. van Luijk, Msc. Petroleum Engineering, lifetime experience in the international geo-energy industry
81. Pieter Lukkes, Emeritus Professor of Economic and Human Geography, University of Groningen
82. Ronald Luttikhuizen, Studied Physical Geography, retired economist and statistician
83. Hugo Matthijssen, Former Teacher Meteorology, now Publicist on Climate Matters
84. Leo D. Minnigh, retired scientist in structural geology, lecturer/speaker for non-professionals
85. Dr. Rob Mooij, PhD in Nuclear Physics at University of Utrecht, MS Computer Science at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Retired as Medical Physicist from University of Pennsylvania
86. Ir. J.M. Mulderink, Former General Director Akzo-Nobel
87. Rob Nijssen, Radar Engineer and Publicist on Climate Matters
88. Rutger van den Noort PhD, Advisor in Innovation Processes, CEO Newcalf
89. Dr. Chris Oldenhof PhD in Photochemistry, Retired from the Dutch chemical company DSM
90. Peter Oosterling, Former Scientist E & P Shell, now active as Climate Researcher
91. Daan Osinga, Geologist
92. Kees Pieters, Mathematician, Former Operational Research and ICT manager at Shell
93. Robert J van der Plas MSc Applied Physics, MSc Development Studies, Sustainable Energy Management and Development Specialist
94. Reynier Pronk, Former IT Manager, Accredited Project Management Consultant and Trainer
95. Paul Ras Msc Geophysics TU Delft, Geophysical Consultant, climate realist
96. Ir B. Peter Rauwerda Msc. in nuclear engineering, TU Delft
97. Louis M.P.T. van den Reek, PharmD, Member of ‘De Groene Rekenkamer’
98. Jan C. Reinoud, retired CEO Dutch chain of Supermarkets
99. A.G. Reitsma, MSc in Social technology, planned change (University of Groningen 1978) Social Technician
100. Kees Remi, Electrical Engineer, lifetime experience in Energy Distribution and Industrial Automation
101. Joseph Reynen, Finite Element Modeling Expert, Retired from EU Joint Research Centre in Ispra, Emeritus Associate professor TU Delft
102. G.T. Robillard, Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics
103. Jaap Romijn Msc in Civil Engineering TU Delft, lifetime experience in water management projects
104. Kees Roos, Emeritus Professor of Optimization Technology, Delft University of Technology
105. Rutger van Santen, Emeritus Professor of Anorganic Chemistry and Catalysis, Former Rector Magnificus, Eindhoven University
106. Don Schäfer, Former Director Shell Exploration & Production and New Business, Shell
107. Juleon Schins PhD in Molecular Physics, specialist in near infrared spectroscopy
108. Dr. Rob Schoevaart, Biocatalist, Co-founder and Managing Director of ChiralVision, being specialised in making chemical processes greener
109. Frans Schrijver, Strategy Consultant and Climate Publicist
110. Bert Sigmond, Geologist, Founder of EuGeNe Company in Geothermal Energy
111. Hendrick Smit, Chemical Engineer, specialised in Environmental Instrumentation
112. Jos de Smit, Emeritus Professor of Stochastic Operations Research and Former Rector Magnificus of the University of Twente
113. Barend-Jan Smits, Geologist, Former Director of Wintershall Nederland, BASF Group
114. Jack van Soest BSc, Geography teacher (retired)
115. Dr. Engel van Spronsen PhD in Physics, Lifetime career in Shell as researcher, reservoir engineer, and technical manager. After Shell he also worked for Maersk OiI, IMPaC Engineering, and Eneco
116. Albert Stienstra †, Emeritus Professor of Computer Simulation and Micro-Electronics, Delft University of Technology
117. P.J. Strijkert, Former Member Board of Directors of DSM, Delft
118. Hans van Suijdam, Former Executive Vice President Research and Development DSM
119. Dick Swart, MSC; worldwide drilling expert, lifetime of experience in the geo-energy industry
120. Dr. Harry C. M. de Swart, Emeritus Professor of Logic and Language Analysis, University of Tilburg and Erasmus University Rotterdam, Author of the book ‘Philosophical and Mathematical Logic’
121. Peter van Toorn, Former Research Geophysicist Shell
122. Fred Udo, Emeritus Professor of Nuclear Physics, Vrije Universiteit Brussels
123. Ir. Arnold Uijlenhoet, retired electrical engineer with degree from Technical University Delft and postgraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh (U.S.A). Lifetime international experience in power generation, transmission, and distribution
124. Maarten Vasbinder MD, specialized in prion theories and practice
125. J.F. van de Vate, Former Director ECN, Petten, Former UN Delegate IPCC
126. Jan Verheij, Retired Scientist Applied Physics at TNO Delft, Emeritus Professor of Noise Control Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology
127. Hans Verschuur MSc, Geosciences, specialized in Mining
128. H. Verveer, Civil Engineer, lifetime experience in maritime infrastructure and building services
129. Jannes. J. Verwer, Former Director ECN and Former Chairman Supervisory Board State Owned Radio Active Waste Storage Facilities
130. Dr Koen Vogel, Geologist and Geostatistician, lifetime experience in numerical modelling, proficient in evaluating and developing global energy projects
131. Henk van der Vorst, Emeritus Professor of Numerical Mathematics, University of Utrecht
132. Bart Vos, Msc Petroleum Engineering, Lifetime of Experience in the Geo-energy Industry
133. Rob de Vos, Geographer and Editor of “Klimaatgek”
134. Henk de Vries, lifetime experience in organised crime, expert in digital forensics
135. Jaap van der Vuurst de Vries, Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Engineering, Former Dean Faculty of Applied Earth Sciences, Delft University of Technology
136. Dr. Jules de Waart PhD in Physical Geography, Exploration Geologist in Africa, Past-member of the Dutch Parliament, author of the book on Climate Change and Energy Transition “Don’t believe everything”
137. Dr. André Wakker, energy expert, lifetime experience in nuclear energy, speaker and writer on energy transition
138. Karel Wakker, Emeritus Professor of Astrodynamics & Geodynamics, Delft University of Technology
139. Robert N. Walter MSc E.E., Member Advisory Board ‘De Groene Rekenkamer’
140. Cyril Wentzel, Multi-Physics Engineer and Chairman of Environmental Think Tank ‘Groene Rekenkamer’
141. Frans A. van der Werf, Master of Law, Owner of an International Business for Management, Consultancy and Finance
142. Dolf van Wijk, Formerly AkzoNobel Environmental Research Laboratory and Former Executive Director Cefic-Euro Chlor, Brussels
143. Jaap Wijsman, Mechanical Engineer, active in the offshore industry
144. Jan Winkel MSc, Chemical Engineering, specialization in Natural Gas Projects, Lifetime Experience in the Geo-Energy Industry
145. Theo te Winkel, Geo Scientist and International Health Care Specialist
146. W.J. Witteman, Professor of Applied Physics and CO2 Lasers, University of Twente
147. Dr. Hans Wolkers PhD in Dierfysiologie en natuurbeheer en ruim 20 jaar onderzoekservaring, onder andere in arctische ecotoxicologie, nu actief als wetenschapsjournalist en universitair docent in ‘Schrijven over Wetenschap’
148. Theo Wolters, Chairman Environment, Science & Policy Foundation, Co-founder ‘Groene Rekenkamer’ and ‘Climategate.nl’
149. Govert Zijderveld, MSc Mining Engineering, Consultant for all Drilling, Mining and Naval Engineering activities
150. Dr. E.J. (Ed) Zuiderwijk, Retired Astrophysicist and Data Manager
151. Diederik Zwager MSc Petroleum Engineering, CEO Air Drilling Associates