'Climate fix' ship on its way to save plankton


	'Climate fix' ship on its way to save plankton

cakebelly

1-13-2009 12:27 PM

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1-13-2009 3:47 PM

Richclips777

Evidently a controversial experiment with multi-layered impact. Seems plausible, but with unknown consequences- environmentally, biologically, politically and economically. If effective, will carbon trading enable
CO2 producers to continue with only financial responsibility?

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16390-climate-fix-
ship-sets-sail-with-plan-to-dump-iron-.html

1-13-2009 4:06 PM

Richclips777

Good clip by the way! I guess I should preview comments.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16390-climate-fix-ship-sets-sail-with-plan-to-dump-iron-.html

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