Image from Matter Network Among scientists, geoengineering tends to be greeted with mirth and scorn. Implying that we can reliably manipulate the planet’s life-support systems seems to many to be the classic definition of hubris – “presumption towards the gods.” Almost all climate scientists, even those that research geoengineering, advocate for cutting emissions. But, of . . . → Read More: Why ocean scientists can’t ignore geoengineering
By Dr. M, on  September 16th, 2009 Conservation & Environment, Dumping, Environmental Sciences, Industry & Government, Opinion & Editorial carbon dioxide, geoengineering, iron fertilization, ocean fertilization, phytoplankton From Nature Adding iron to the ocean is not an effective way to fight climate change, and we don’t need further research to establish that, say Aaron Strong, Sallie Chisholm, Charles Miller and John Cullen. In the face of seemingly accelerating climate change, some have proposed tackling the problem with geoengineering: intentionally altering the planet’s . . . → Read More: Ohh! Ocean Fertilzation Snap!
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