Dear Andrew,
I recall the group had discussions on what the definition of the
Runaway greenhouse is (http://www.mail-archive.com/
geoengineering@googlegroups.com/msg01170.html). I gave the standard
textbook definition from Wayne. Hansen thinks a Venus like state is
possible or likely if all or
There's a brief mention in the article John kindly forwarded to Jim
Hansen's opinion that the earth will go the way of Venus, desolate and
devoid of life. Scary stuff, which I'd dismiss out of hand if it
wasn't for Hansen's reputation. It's a new one on me, and I hope some
people on this list ca
I think David puts it well; and his last line is totally consistent with my
view of the geoengineering group. As an informed scientist, albeit without
training in climate science, it is difficult not to buy into some role for
increased CO2 concentration in warming during the industrial era, but to
