Marty Rowland, an environmental engineer with nearly five decades of experience, discusses his career highlights, including his work at the NASA facility in New Orleans and recent retirement from the New York City Parks Department. He addresses the controversy surrounding his dismissal from the American Journal of Economic Sociology due to his stance on climate skepticism, emphasizing the importance of hearing all sides of the debate. Rowland also shares his ongoing efforts in advocating for Henry George's philosophy on ending poverty, his upcoming book on the Rowland Triangle, and his continued involvement in environmental and social justice initiatives.
00:00 Introduction to Marty Rowland
00:39 The May Crok Controversy
01:16 Climate Indifference and Skepticism
03:40 Doubt, Faith, and Global Temperature
07:28 The Role of the American Journal of Economic Sociology
17:47 The Rowland Triangle and Public Policy
23:31 Infrastructure and AI Guardrails
28:35 Capturing Land Value and Public Discussions
29:34 Obstacles Toward a Net Zero Grid
29:56 The Role of Nuclear Energy
33:27 The National Debt and Economic Policies
45:08 Environmental Career and Challenges
50:55 Guardrails and Public Safety
55:50 Final Thoughts and Resources
Marty’s Common Ground USA page: https://commonground-usa.net/marty-rowland-ph-d-p-e/
Henry George School of Social Science: https://www.hgsss.org/
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