The recent eruptions of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland were a stark reminder of nature’s ability to bring human activity to an abrupt standstill. The cloud of smoke that drifted over Western Europe made aviation travel untenable, returning European skies to a quietude not felt for decades. Yet, while the effects of the eruption were [...]
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The Use of Geo-Engineering to Slow Global Warming May Increase the Risk of Drought, According to a Paper in Science Journal
August 9th, 2009 |
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As I have repeatedly pointed out, geoengineering the Earth’s climate could cause a lot more problems than it solves.Now, the prestigious Science journal has published a report showing that geoengineering could cause droughts.As the BBC writes:Gabriele …