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Originally Posted by W.Davidson
You could try adding sulfur to aviation fuel. It would be emitted as sulfur dioxide and would reflect back incoming solar radiation, cooling the planet. It wouldn't do the engines much good, though, so maybe planes could be fitted with a separate facility for adding the sulfur to the air which would not involve burning it in their engines.
However, it's a drastic measure, and I don't like the idea of technological 'fixes'. A few years back, scientists were talking about another technological fix that involved adding iron to the oceans. This would greatly stimulate phytoplankton growth. The phytoplankton would use up dissolved CO2, so more would be drawn down into the ocean from the atmosphere. However, other scientists have argued that this would alter the Earth's albedo, more than cancelling any benefit from reduced CO2 levels.
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much, i think as to do with an over reaction. planting trees for instance is a good idea or even establishing large amounts of plant life in the swamps of Louisiana or Florida. the problem is all this will die and create more of the problem your trying to eliminate. cleaning up under brush in the forest would do more for CO2 emissions and help plywood and paper mills but has been rejected by groups.
Russia, is said to control weather by seeding clouds and such. we have done some of this, but many complained of where the rains would have fallen and caused more social problems then say reducing the grade of a hurricane.
many metal objects have been planted in the oceans, to encourage forms of life that thrive in this environment. off shore in California some obsolete oil rigs could provide many species a home, but environmentalist are objecting. i do not know of any out come, but in court the concern seems to be costing the oil company over the well being of life, by the enviro's...
as for jet fuel, it has been improved for emissions. JP 2 to 4 and i think 5 now, but i do not know if its for efficiency or air quality. GE bought Westinghouse some time ago, are have been the primary Jet engine builders which have been also improved.
