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Global Warming Technofixes: Dust and Mirrors2007-01-27 Dust and Mirrors. An answer to global warming? Or a distraction from the real issue? The US Government is proposing giant space mirrors and reflective dust pumped into the atmosphere as ways to tackle global warming. But this may be a distraction from the real issue - reducing (US) greenhouse emissions. Refer: Urban Ecology News Question: Will a myriad of small-scale technology applications be enough to stop global warming? Or will we end up resorting to grand projects with uncertain consequences? Post A Comment! :: Category: Climate Change Bizarre ideas? Bring them on.2007-03-28 Posted by Michael R Throwing bizarre ideas at the wall in case one sticks, can be productive of useful solutions. But don't forget to duck.
Not addressing the issue2007-04-09 Posted by Anonymous Putting a layer of reflective material around the Earth's atmosphere is not addressing the real issue which is the depletion of the planet's natural resources. We should be working towards a society that is not so wasteful. Also what side effects would this proposed layer have? Untitled Comment2007-04-10 Posted by Anonymous The U.S is probably trying to act like they are helping Global warming even though they contribute to 1/4 of it. there is some hope2008-07-10 Posted by JohnSamuels because of the amount of interest in global warming, there are a number of companies using it to promote themselves.
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AboutThis blog maintained by Michael Robertson who works with Urban Ecology Australia. Recent PostsWorld Emissions Must be Halved by 2050: Scientists Deep GHG Cuts by Australia Would Need Swift Policy Change Developed Countries Should Commit to Deep GHG Cuts: EU, UN Developing Nations Need Assistance to Reduce Emissions: China Cycling Ministers to Offset Bali Emissions US and EU Propose Free Trade in Climate-Friendly Technologies ANU Experts Propose Climate Action Plan Greenhouse Emissions Must Peak by 2015: IPCC Climate Change Threatens Asian Development Jobs at Risk from Climate Change: UN Rising Demand Will Increase Food and Oil Prices Address Climate Change to Stimulate Economy: Bill Clinton Australia Scores Badly on Emissions Growth Now or Never to Save the Planet: UN Carbon Sinks Weaken as Emissions Grow Climate Change War We Must Fight Steep Decline in World Oil Production Predicted Coal-Fired Power Plant Rejected on Greenhouse Concerns - Kansas Public Transport vs Tax Cuts - Sydney Greenhouse Abatement in Waste Management Nobel Peace Prize 2007 to IPCC and Al Gore Japan Recommends Urban Centralisation to Curb Global Warming Slowing Global Warming - Bigger than Moon Shot Tackling Climate Change - Only Growth Strategy: Bloomberg Stern Challenges Australia to Make Deep Cuts on Greenhouse Business the Answer to World Poverty Brisbane Climate Change and Energy Report EU Call: Deep Cuts on Greenhouse Global Warming Technofixes: Dust and Mirrors Stern Report: Climate Change Bad for Economy Greenlight District in Amsterdam Christie Walk Wins APFED Award |