reply to post by Northwarden
Savvy on the cellphone/BlackBerry thing. Not into that tech, so sorry, didn't consider that, as not familiar. Guess this means you can't view the
videos/links, either? Now it makes sense....
What is your Official stance on geoengineering...
As has been pointed out, repeatedly, by not only me, but many others....the concept of Geoengineering
IS a valid field of study.
However, it is still in the
theoritical and evaluation stages...and if any such activity has been atempted, likely only on a very small
scale, as testing of practicality.
Further, there is not YET a consensus (and there will have to be an International agreement) of the neccessity.
...what are your ideas about the actual idea of creatung artificial cloud cover to combat global warming?
I've stated my personal thoughts on the subject.
I think it's far, far too early to "jump-the-gun" on this, and causiton should be the rule of the day.
It seems that MOST in the scientific community agree.
Still, the ongoing research IS logical, to be prepared, and have a fall-back strategy, even if only in theory, in the case fo a dire need to implement
it, some day in future.
There are MANY instances, in other fields of study, and disciplines, where similar things occur...for example, I'd wager that deep in the bowels of
many Western nations are various "war" plans, or strategies, to respond to just about every imagined international scenario, especially in today's
volatile world --- of extant terrorism threats, and extremist ideologies.
But, back to the concept of "geo"-engineering.
There are many many more viable suggestions, from a feasibility standpoint, than lofting material by airplanes ---
---Rockets, which acheive a higher final altitude
---Specially designed ships on the ocean, that suck and pump sea water into the air
---Orbiting devices of some sort, in space (this one seems the least likely, due to costs, to me...)
Certainly, in future, it may come to pass, IF deemed to be neccessary, that many forms will be employed, to work in concert with each other.
BUT, it will certainly be overt, and well-publicized, if and when it begins in earnest....