Re: [geo] SRM = bandaid, CDR = cure

2013-02-19 Thread Andrew Lockley
Their argument may be counter factual as reducing trop sulfur causes warming, so there's some pressure to maintain S emissions to avoid warming shocks. Adding strat S will reduce this pressure to maintain emissions. A On Feb 19, 2013 9:27 AM, "Chris Vivian" wrote: > Andrew, > > I think that oc

Re: [geo] SRM = bandaid, CDR = cure

2013-02-19 Thread Chris Vivian
Andrew, I think that ocean acidification is widely accepted scientifically as the chemistry is well understood (and has been for many decades). What is much less well understood is is the impacts of ocean acidification on biota. You may find this FAQ about ocean acidification of interest http

Re: [geo] SRM = bandaid, CDR = cure

2013-02-18 Thread Andrew Lockley
As previously pointed out on this list, monsoon disruption and ocean acidification are not widely accepted as being the certainties claimed below. A On Feb 18, 2013 6:13 PM, "Rau, Greg" wrote: > http://www.skepticalscience.com/print.php?n=1785 No alternative to > atmospheric CO2 draw-down > >

[geo] SRM = bandaid, CDR = cure

2013-02-18 Thread Rau, Greg
http://www.skepticalscience.com/print.php?n=1785 No alternative to atmospheric CO2 draw-down This article suggests that the current atmospheric CO2 level is already triggering amplifying feedbacks from the Earth system and therefore, in themselves, efforts at reduction in atmospheric CO2-emissio