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.....Just me again: was wondering. We spend silly money on things ie. cloning a cat. Why don't we try to make a difference in climate. A lady doctor in Cuba discovered that her students suddenly developed debilitating cases of asthma. She suspected the culprit was dust from the Sahara in Africa. She took her own money, got soil samples and WALLA - a match. I was wondering. If the mangroves of the Sahara (saltwater plants that line the coast) are suffering then the dust (the Sahara produces 60% of the dust in the world) comes over. We have also heard that dust tornadoes may actually become hurricanes when they hit an unprotected coast. Could we import mangroves, say from RioDejanaro which is on the Tropic of Capricorn to Western Sahara which is on the Tropic of Cancer? And if these saltwater plants flourish, can trees be added at a later time, or vines for a barrier???? So, if you subscribe to.."if a butterfly flaps it's wings in New York it will rain in San Francisco." Then is it in fact: if a mangrove dies in the Sahara we have another catagory 4 hurricane. Now if we protect ourself from the weather, will FEMA go broke? |
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10/3/2005 12:06 am |
2222Cheryl, What interesting thoughts! It sounds reasonable to me. It wouldn't hurt to try... seems better than doing nothing, doesn't it  Could we been in a Polar tilt??? Paris
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10/3/2005 3:59 am |
What you are proposing is a form of "terraforming". If you google "terraform sahara", many articles will appear. Most don't seem to be peer reviewed, so the science behind them may be suspect, but in any case, you can read what others have thought about the subject. Have you read about the "Manzanar Project"? It is a proposal to do just what you suggest. (Google it - I'd give you a link, but I don't think the "powers that be" approve.) I am a science junkie - always interested in finding out more. I'm interested in Paleoclimates. You need to understand the basic theory behind the natural aspects of "global warming", that have to do with changes in earth's orbit over periods of time. "Anthropocentric Climate Forcing" is the term that is more accurate when speaking about the part humans have played in climate change. Stay curious - keep learning - it will not only make you smarter, it will help you stay younger and keep your mind agile.
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10/3/2005 5:09 am |
Will mangroves (or anything else) grow in sand? Sounds good! How many more disasters can FEMA stand? There is already talk that our grand children will be paying for these!!! Senior Singles Social Club Birman Cat Lovers
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