Earth may be headed into a mini Ice Age within a decade
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Earth may be headed into a mini Ice Age within a decade
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#2I'm going to save the world. Where's that Hummer showroom?
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#3If you thought the climate change debate was crazy before, well this will take crazy to a whole new level.
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#4For those who don't have time to read the article, "mini Ice Age" literally means that winter will last longer, and be more prevalent at lower altitudes/latitudes. Mildly sensational, but an interesting read.
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#5For those who don't have time to read the article, "mini Ice Age" literally means that winter will last longer, and be more prevalent at lower altitudes/latitudes. Mildly sensational, but an interesting read.
As seemingly benign as a "slightly longer winter" seems, I would venture the consequences of this will be larger than we anticipate.
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#6Betting on sunspots to reverse a century of adding carbon to the atmosphere via fossil fuels is a bit of a long shot bet. Right now we're still in high gear contributing to global warming, but predicting sun spot activity isn't a sure thing.
I'd like to think that as techies we see not just the humanitarian potential but the business potential of energy efficiency, new storage techniques and even new sources of the stuff. It wasn't long ago when we used substances like whale oil and trees to produce fuel -- if we limited ourselves as a society to those sources we wouldn't be where we are today. This is a time where those who embrace disruptive technologies are needed more than ever (and not just for energy but for water and food as well).
Re: Earth may be headed into a mini Ice Age within a decade
#7For those who don't have time to read the article, "mini Ice Age" literally means that winter will last longer, and be more prevalent at lower altitudes/latitudes. Mildly sensational, but an interesting read.
As seemingly benign as a "slightly longer winter" seems, I would venture the consequences of this will be larger than we anticipate.
Well, assuming they're correct in their predictions, quite possibly.
Re: Earth may be headed into a mini Ice Age within a decade
#8For those who don't have time to read the article, "mini Ice Age" literally means that winter will last longer, and be more prevalent at lower altitudes/latitudes. Mildly sensational, but an interesting read.
As seemingly benign as a "slightly longer winter" seems, I would venture the consequences of this will be larger than we anticipate.
Indeed, considering that the much-feared "global warming" constitutes an increase of one degree per _century_.
Re: Earth may be headed into a mini Ice Age within a decade
#9Betting on sunspots to reverse a century of adding carbon to the atmosphere via fossil fuels is a bit of a long shot bet. Right now we're still in high gear contributing to global warming, but predicting sun spot activity isn't a sure thing. I'd like to think that as techies we see not just the humanitarian potential but the business potential of energy efficiency, new storage techniques and even new sources of the s…
I think what trumps a lot of your awesome points is our efforts in sustainability and forward thinking use of recycling with our products/waste.
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#10This is exactly why I think the debate should be less about "how can we as humans stop affecting Earth's natual climate" and "how can we as humans gain control over Earth's natural climate".
Climate change happens with us or without us. If we're going to protect our huge investments in climate-dependent infrastructure (i.e. cities) then we're gonna want (say) giant space mirrors to compensate for any zany things that nature might throw at us.
The political problem of who gets to control the Earth's thermostat is, of course, a tricky one.