Il n’y a pas d’urgence climatique

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Moins de politique

Les sciences du climat doivent être moins politisées, tandis que les politiques climatiques doivent s’inspirer davantage de la science.

Les scientifiques doivent tenir clairement compte des incertitudes et des exagérations dans leurs prédictions de réchauffement climatique, tandis que les dirigeants politiques devraient évaluer de façon dépassionnée les coûts réels ainsi que les bénéfices projetés de leurs mesures.

Des facteurs naturels aussi bien qu’anthropiques causent le réchauffement.

Les archives géologiques révèlent que le climat terrestre change depuis que la planète existe, avec des phases naturelles chaudes et froides. Le Petit Âge glaciaire n’ayant pris fin que vers 1850, il n’est pas surprenant que nous connaissions à présent une période de réchauffement.

Le réchauffement est beaucoup plus lent que prévu

Le monde s’est réchauffé à une vitesse moitié moindre que celle que le GIEC avait prévu en se fondant sur la modélisation du forçage anthropique et de l’équilibre radiatif. Cela nous indique que nous sommes encore loin de comprendre le changement climatique.

Les politiques climatiques s’appuient sur des modèles inadéquats

Les modèles présentent de nombreuses lacunes et ne constituent pas, même de loin, des outils valables pour une politique mondiale. Ils exagèrent l’influence des gaz à effet de serre tels que le CO2.

De plus, ils ignorent le caractère positif d’une atmosphère enrichie en CO2.

Le CO2 est la nourriture des plantes, le fondement de toute vie sur Terre.

Le CO2 n’est pas un polluant, il est en réalité essentiel à la vie sur Terre. La photosynthèse est un immense bienfait. Davantage de CO2 est un bénéfice net pour la nature, car celui-ci verdit la Terre.

Le CO2 additionnel dans l’air a favorisé la croissance de la biomasse végétale à l’échelle globale. Il a également un effet positif sur l’agriculture, dont les rendements augmentent dans le monde entier.

Le réchauffement climatique n’a pas accru les catastrophes naturelles

Il n’y a aucune preuve statistique que le réchauffement climatique intensifierait les ouragans, les inondations, les sécheresses et autres catastrophes naturelles, ni qu’il les rendrait plus fréquentes. Il existe en revanche des preuves abondantes que les mesures de limitation des émissions de CO2 sont à la fois néfastes et coûteuses.

Les politiques climatiques doivent tenir compte des réalités scientifiques et économiques

Il n’y a pas d’urgence climatique. Il n’y a donc aucun fondement à la panique ou l’alarmisme.

Nous nous opposons fermement aux projets à la fois néfastes et irréalistes qui viseraient à réduire à zéro les émissions de CO2 en 2050.

À l’avenir, si la science crée de nouvelles connaissances et la technologie crée de nouvelles capacités, et elles le feront certainement, nous aurons amplement le temps d’actualiser nos politiques.

L’objectif d’une politique globale doit être celui de la prospérité pour tous, grâce à une énergie fiable et bon marché.

Ce n’est que dans une société prospère qu’hommes et femmes ont accès à une bonne instruction, que les taux de naissances sont modérés et que les gens prennent soin de leur environnement.

Signataires

1. Benoît Rittaud, Assistant professor of Mathematics at University of Paris-Nord, President of the French Association des climato-réalistes. WCD Ambassador
2. Jean-Charles Abbé, former research director at CNRS, labs director (Strasbourg, Nantes) in Radiochemistry, expert at NATO and IAEA
3. Bertrand Alliot Aliot, Environmentalist
4. Charles Aubourg, full professor at the University of Pau, geophysicist.
5. Hervé Azoulay, Engineer (CNAM), Specialist of Networks and Systemics, External Speaker at Universities (France, Switzerland, China), CEO and President of several Associations
6. Jean-Pierre Bardinet, Ingénieur ENSEM, publicist on climate issues
7. Bernard Beauzamy, university professor (ret.), chairman and CEO, Société de Calcul Mathématique SA (Paris).
8. Serge Bellotto, PhD in Geology
9. Guy Bensimon, Retired Associate Professor of Economics at Institute of Political Studies of Grenoble (SciencesPo Grenoble)
10. Jean-Claude Bernier, emeritus professor (university of Strasbourg), former director of the Institute of Chemistry of the CNRS.
11. Pierre Beslu, former searcher and head of department in the french Nuclear Energy Commission (CEA).
12. Michel Bouillet, PhD Human Geography, Emeritus Professor, Former Associate Researcher at the MMSH (Aix-en-Provence)
13. Christian Buson, PhD in agronomy, director of research in a company (impact studies in environmental issues, sewage treatment).
14. Sylvie Brunel, full professor at Sorbonne University, geographer and economist, former president of the humanitarian organization Action against Hunger (Action contre la faim).
15. Jean-Louis Butré, professional engineer, head of laboratory at Grenoble Nuclear Research Center, Chief executive officer or the Pharmacie Centrale de France, President of Axens, President of the Fédération Environnement Durable and the European Platform Against Windfarms, Knight of the National Order of Merit.
16. Bernard Capai, Retired Chemistry Engineer, Specialist of Industrial Processes avoiding the use of carcinogenic solvents
17. Patrick de Casanove, Doctor of Medicine, Chairman of the Cercle Frédéric Bastiat
18. Philippe Catier, Medical Doctor
19. Bruno Chaumontet, Retired Engineer ENSEA, specialized in Feedback Systems
20. Pascal Chondroyannis, Forest Engineer, Retired Director of the National Alpine Botanical Conservatory (2008-2013)
21. Philippe Colomban, CNRS Research Professor, Former Head of Laboratory at Université Piere-et-Marie Curie, Expert in Hydrogen-based Energy Storage
22. Jacques Colombani, Former Research Director retired from ORSTOM-IRD, numerous Studies in Hydrology and Climatology and Specialist in Fluid Mechanics. Member of the Board of ORSTOM for twenty years.
23. Christian Coppe, PhD in Organic & Analytical Chemistry, Ten Years’ Experience in Gas Analysis and Handling
24. Philippe Costa, Energy Engineer at ENSEM Nancy, specialist in industrial process and energy saving
25. Vincent Courtillot, geophysicist, member of the French Academy of Sciences, former director of the Institute de Physique du Globe de Paris
26. Jean Davy, Engineer (ENSAM), Digital Modeling Software Developer
27. Pierre Darriulat, Professor of Physics, Member of the French Academy of Sciences
28. Pierre Delarboulas, CEO of a Robotics Company. Former R&D Director at Partnering Robotics. Silver Medal at the 2016 Lépine contest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development.
29. Gérard Douet, PhD in Nuclear Physics, Retired Engineer at CERN, Technical Manager on Digital Transmission and Video Encoding
30. Hubert Dulieu, Emeritus Professor Applied Ecology, Formerly Senior Researcher in the CNRS, President of the National Scientific Research Committee, Vegetal Biology Section (XXVII)
31. Bruno Durieux, economist, former Minister of Health and of Foreign Trade, ancient administrator of the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE).
32. Max Falque, International Consultant in Environmental Policy
33. Serge Ferry, PhD, Retired Teacher-Researcher (MCF), University of Lyon
34. Patrick Fischer, Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics, University of Bordeaux
35. Michel Frenkiel, Engineer (Arts et Métiers), Former Researcher with NCAR at Boulder
36. Francis Le Gaillard, PhD in Natural Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Toulouse
37. François Gauchenot, governance specialist, founder of Saint George Institute.
38. Jean Gergelé, Engineer graduate from the Ecole Centrale de Lyon, 45 Years in the industry, R&D Director, Freelance Consultant, mainly in the Li-ion battery development.
39. Christian Gérondeau, former advisor of several French Prime Ministers. Former responsible for the road traffic safety policy for France and the European Union.
40. Francois Gervais, Emeritus Professor of Physics and Material Sciences, University of Tours.
41. Philippe Giraudin, Ecole Polytechnique Paris, Geographic Sciences
42. Bernard Grandchamp, Agronomic Engineer and Environment & Plant Defense Expert, Managing Director of Famoux Chateaux Viticoles in Bordeaux
43. Gilles Granereau, Former meteorologist, currently project manager environment and tourism in a public institution. Worked on coastal risks, marine erosion, sand dune fixation, hydraulics, forest management, botany.
44. Maximilian Hasler, Associate Professor in Mathematics, University of French West Indies
45. Yvon Jarny, Emeritus Professor in Thermal and Energy Sciences, Nantes University
46. Claude Jobin, Retired A&M Engineer Specialized in Microwave Communication
47. Alexandre Krivitzki, Psychoanalyst, Member of the International Psychoanalytical Association
48. Roger Lainé, Retired Geological Engineer
49. Philippe de Larminat, Professor at École Centrale de Nantes, specialist of business process modeling.
50. René Laversanne, Former researcher at the CNRS, 16 patents.
51. Jean-Marie Longin, Engineer (Saint-Cyr), Chief of the Pole Operations of Security Inventory Management
52. Guy Lucazeau, Emeritus Professor (Institut Polytechnique de Grenobel) in Material Sciences and Spectroscopy
53. Phlippe Malburet, Emeritus Associated Professor of Mathematics, Founder of the Planetarium of Aix-en-Provence, Member of the Academy of Aix-en-Provence
54. Christian Marchal, astronomer and mathematician, former research director at the French National Office for Aerospace Studies and Research, former professor at the Observatory of Paris (1980-93), former assistant professor at Polytechnic School (1981-92).
55. Paolo Martinengo, Applied Physicist, Senior Staff Member in the Experimental Physics Department, Detector Technologies Group, CERN
56. Patrick Mellett, architect and CEO.
57. Marc le Menn, Head of Metrology-Chemistry Oceanography Lab, Brest.
58. Jean-Laurent Monnier, Emeritus Research Director, CNRS-Université de Rennes 1, Research worker at the CNRS from 1973 to 2013, Speciality in Pleistocene Geology in Western Europe
59. Jacques-Marie Moranne, Retired Engineer (Ecole Centrale de Lille), Specialist in Air and Water Purification, Chemical and Nuclear Engineering
60. Serge Morin, Emeritus Professor Geography at Université Michel de Montaigne, Bordeaux, Honorary Mayer of Branne
61. Cédric Moro, geographer on natural hazards management, co-founder of Visov, a NGO in Civil defense
62. Philippe Morvan, Engineer ENSTA and Génie Maritime, specialist in software development
63. Charles Naville, R&D Exploration Geophysicist, IFP Energies Nouvelles
64. Michel le Normand, Emeritus Professor of Botany and Plant Pathology and Chairman of Plant Production Department, National Superior School of Agronomy, Rennes (France)
65. Rémy Prud’homme, Emeritus Professor in Economics at University of Paris-Est, Former Deputy Director Environment, Directorate of OECD
66. Pierre Richard, Engineer ESPCI Paris, Former Research Geochemist at Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP)
67. Pierre Ripoche, Engineer INSA in Chemistry, Retired Project Manager in R&D, Expert in High Temperature Plasma for Optical Fiber Process
68. Isabelle Rivals, Associate professor in Statistics at ESPCI Paris
69. Betrand Rouffiange, Doctor of Medicine, Specialized in Radiology
70. Jean Rouquerol, Emeritus Research Director at CNRS Marseille, Expert in Gas Adsorption and Calorimetry
71. Georges de Sablet, Retired Associate Professor at University of Paris Descartes, formerly in charge of Operating Systems and Networks at IUT Paris
72. François Simonet, Former Director for planning and foresight in a State Agency for water and aquatic ecosystems management.
73. Marcel Terrier, Engineer ENSAEM in risk management, teacher at École des Mines.
74. Étienne Vernaz, former Director of Research of CEA (Commissariat à l’Énergie Atomique) in France, Professor at INSTN (Institut National des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires).
75. Camille Veyres, Retired Engineer at École des Mines, Specialist in Telecommunications and Broadband Networks
76. Brigitte Van Vliet-Lanoë, geoscientist, Emeritus Research Director (CNRS, Université de Bretagne Occidentale), stratigraphy and paleoenvironments, Quaternary and Holocene.
77. Théa Vogt, retired CNRS searcher, géomorphology, Quaternary palaeoenvironments, soil and desertification remote sensing
78. Henri Voron, Retired Civil Chief Engineer, Specialized in Water Managemen