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  Risky cure

  Emery:  All the phytoplankton does not get eaten by fish. Some die a natural death before their predators swallow them and they sink down to the bottom as captured carbon.

  Sunflower suggestion is best.

  Even if small scale experiments eventually show it does something we cannot foresee all the possible unintended effects of large scale implementation.

  It would seem safest to try harder to reduce consumption of fossil carbon. We are going to quit using it anyway, someday. Right?On Scientists doubt efficacy of sea 'fertilization' posted 9 months, 3 weeks ago 6 Responses

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  Models bad - models good?

  I find it a bit funny that the same people who claim that climate models can't trusted are now saying this report (based on models) shows that we can't do anything to stop global warming.  A 50-100 year prediction can't be trusted but a 1000 year prediction is gold.On NOAA: Global warming 'irreversible' for next 1,000 years posted 9 months, 3 weeks ago 15 Responses

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  We need this info

  These measurements will help determine the real sources of atmospheric CO2 pollution.  Estimates for agriculture, or fires, or other sources will no longer be the only source for policy decisions.  Real information about the sources will be more helpful than simply imploring everyone to cut back.On Satellite will track greenhouse gases posted 9 months, 4 weeks ago 3 Responses

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  Chicken farm

  I live 2 miles from a giant enclosed egg farm.  Periodically when the nearby fields are fallow they spread the chicken manure on the field with big spreaders.  I'm glad I don't live closer as the ammonia and H2S can be noticed at my range.

  Without this exemption they would have to do what?
  Notify the government when they spread manure?
  Install ammonia and H2S detectors downwind?

  P.S.  I think sometimes they incinerate the dead birds as I get the distinct smell of burning feathers.

  By contrast the horse manure I spread smells pretty nice, organic-like.
  On Bush admin exempts farms from reporting toxic fumes posted 11 months, 1 week ago 4 Responses

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  Sarcasm too deep

  For this bunch of environs. What does organic mean?  I actually milked cows by hand myself for about 15 years in the 50's and 60's.  I wasn't actually suggesting it seriously (you twits).

  If all the food is organic and the cows get no antibiotics or pesticides what does it matter if the the food is in a feeding bunk or on the ground still attached to the earth?

  Can't believe you guys actually thought I was serious about the horns.  Don't you realize those pastured cows are STILL eating food that is carted to them.  They get grains and protein supplements that are brought in artificially to the pasture and given to them.  How is that organic in light of the requirement for "partial pasture"?  What a joke.

  Organic means "Milk we can feel good about".  Is that all it is?  Pardon my rant.
  On USDA has crazy idea that organic cows should get time in pasture posted 12 months ago 5 Responses