[geo] Re: Taylor et al. Nature Climate Change PDF

Dear David, Your paper was highly welcomed and impressive in its articulation. I would like to possibly suggest that your group consider the potential of deploying biochar, '*wet*' organic fertilizer, inoculated with locally appropriate soil fungi along with the silicate rock dust (olivine?).

[geo] Re: Geoengineering: A war on climate change? Lockley

Andrew, The paper is impressive in its comprehensive coverage of the potential control scenarios. However, there may be some issues with the definitions used in the work as the assumptions used are taking the position that CDR is not fast acting enough and is more expensive. The statement of

Re: [geo] Smart reforestation must go beyond carbon: expert | CIFOR Forests News Blog

Brian et al., One path to "*how the condensation nuclei are created over the rainforests*." is through the bacteria *Pseudomonas syringae :* *(Wikipedia) **P. syringae* also produces Ina proteins which cause water to freeze at fairly high

Re: Re[2]: [geo] carbon sequestration by oysters

heaper/better food and cleaner waters are critical to improving the global carbon balance (or imbalance). Michael *Michael Hayes* On Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 5:46 AM, Maggie Zhou <mzhou...@yahoo.com> wrote: > 1. Has anyone bothered to contact the authors of the paper (or the jo

[geo] Re: Atmospheric CO2 capture by algae: Negative carbon dioxide emission path

Thanks for the post Andrew, The below media link shows how the CO2 capture ability of microalgae can be synergistically folded into other important mitigation factors such as biofuel and sewage treatment. *Turning old coal into new oil using algae * "This algal bioreactor system and the

Re: [geo] March temperature smashes 100-year global record

Dr. Hori et al., I found your work to be the most articulate view of the potential for a global scale C-neg regimen using the BECCS concept. I would like to ask your permission to reference your paper within a C-neg marine based infrastructure/investment concept which I'm currently working on.

[geo] Re: Can cirrus cloud seeding help to “save” the climate?

Thanks for the post, Andrew. I'm having a hard time understanding the statement: *Only these homogeneously formed cirrus clouds can be effectively influenced by artificial ice nucleating particles[...]* The bacterium* P. syringea *produces

[geo] Re: Feng, Ellias Y.; et al. (2016): Could artificial ocean alkalinization protect tropical coral ecosystems from ocean acidification?

Thanks for the post, Andrew, It's good to see the work of Greg et al. gaining this type of independent verification of the work they started over a decade ago. For the general reader, here is a short list of the prior work: a) The need for new ocean conservation strategies in a high-carbon

[geo] Re: Climate Geoengineering Governance Project

Thanks for the post, Andrew, Much of what is being outlined in this governance project proposal can greatly benefit from the body of work found in the New Horizons in Environmental and Energy Law series with particular focus upon

[geo] Re: What can 45Q do for negative emissions?

Noah, I do have some concern that the sponsors are not fully aware of the potential of non-point source carbon capture methods (such as marine AWL, which draws CO2 directly from the water, or Biochar which has a robust 'out-year' CCUS ability after being placed in the soil. I found in the

[geo] New BECCS Publication

Wil et al., The use of the marine space for capturing, utilizing, and sequestering CO2 avoids many of the socio-economic limitations found within the terrestrial space. The high seas, due to their non-national jurisdiction status, avoids the need to gain national political support for vast

[geo] BECCS should be used immediately - CPR Netherlands

The authors ignore the benefits of the carbon negative aspects of bioenergy and biochar systems(BEBCS). BEBCS not only provides a strong carbon-negative combination it will provide multiple downstream benefits which goes beyond the strict math of carbon capture and sequestration. It is the

Re: [geo] The G4Foam experiment: Global climate impacts of regional ocean albedo modification

The modeling work being done relative to G4foam is important and impressive. However, open Water dispersal of materials which cannot be controlled after disposal is highly problematic. Yet, if the same Albedo effect is provided by vast scale mariculture operations, which are highly

[geo] Re: Radiocarbon constraints imply reduced carbon uptake by soils during the 21st century

Thanks for the post Andrew, Regrettably, I can not find an open copy of the work and thus I'm flying somewhat blind with the following question. *Question Background Information:* >From the time of air/seaborne nuclear testing

[geo] Re: Distinguishing morale hazard from moral hazard in geoengineering

3 part series as the subjects to be covered are extensive in both volume and complexity. Michael Hayes On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 8:54:03 AM UTC-7, Andrew Lockley wrote: > > Distinguishing morale hazard from moral hazard in geoengineering > > Andrew Lockley > Independe

Re: [geo] The trouble with negative emissions

Hi Folks, I believe that the misconceptions about carbon negative technologies are getting so far out of hand in the media, and even in peer reviewed papers, that a strong statement needs to be made to the press (and or to a peer reviewed journal) concerning the common errors being cemented

Re: [geo] Re: RESEARCHERS INVESTIGATING LARGE SUNSHADES TO COMBAT GLOBAL WARMING

Hi Folks, The problem of launching such massive weight, if solved, would itself provide a great deal of climate change mitigation/adaptation benefits beyond Dyson Dots. And so, it is the launch economics which is my primary focus concerning any space based system. Interestingly,

Re: [geo] Contextualizing Climate Engineering and Mitigation: Illusion, Complement or Substitute?

Hi Folks, Gallant effort yet lags behind the leading thoughts by about 5-6 years. First, CE can easily be both mitigation and adaptation. Second, the question: - *From the perspective of applied ethics and decision analysis, under which conditions can mitigation and CE options be

[geo] Geoengineering, Marine Microalgae, and Climate Stabilization in the 21stCentury

This is a well done paper. Solving for the energy, nutrient, water, and regulatory nexus may, however, be best found through establishing the cultivation infrastructure on the high seas beyond the EEZ. I currently have a proposal submitted to ARPA-E for the development and deployment of such

[geo] Bioenergy carbon capture and storage plants ‘should be inefficient’ - environmentalresearchweb

Thanks for posting this, Andrew. Failing to factor in marine biomass potential, as a viable biomass source for such power plants, may possibly be a significant flaw in the design of this study. Marine biomass production does not carry the same significant carbon or resources penalty as a

[geo] Geoengineering Research Governance Project (GRGP) Oxford Workshop on a Code of Conduct for Responsible Geoengineering Research

Hi Folks, This geoengineering governance study effort is greatly welcomed. I would like to encourage this important team, however, to broaden their scope to include biochar and marine biomass farming as equally important as the 3 geoengineering methodologies of the group's current focus.

Re: [geo] Scientists Consider Brighter Clouds to Preserve the Great Barrier Reef

Hi Folks, The top/down approach is needed. I would like to point out that one of Greg Rau's early papers was on the subject of pumping deep cold water up to coral reefs to protect them from heat. It is now known that artificial upwelling will also bring up nutrients and CO2, neither of which

Re: [geo] Scientists Consider Brighter Clouds to Preserve the Great Barrier Reef

04, Cell 07795 203 195, >> WWW.homepages.ed.ac.uk/shs, YouTube Jamie Taylor Power for Change >> On 28/04/2017 09:42, Greg Rau wrote: >> >> Just to be clear, the upwelling-to-cool-corals idea was lead author >> Hollier's (attached). My contribution was to consider adding

[geo] The limits to global-warming mitigation by terrestrial carbon removal

Thanks for posting this, Andrew. This paper can be viewed as being supportive of Marine based biomass production and thus a contributor, like tCDR, in a vast scale multi level CDR effort. The rationale for this position is that Marine CDR (mCDR) reduces or makes moot many of the limiting

[geo] Trump on Geoengineering

I just stumbled across this article about how Trump has saved us from Obama's chemtrail based Geoengineering. At first I just laughed at it. I then realized the importance of the political dynamics. This list may be interested. https://www.ncscooper.com/contact-us/ Michael -- You received

[geo] Trade-offs for food production, nature conservation and climate limit the terrestrial carbon dioxide removal potential

Hi Folks, What is the logic of not including marine space resources? I believe such an exception is worth discussion. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "geoengineering" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

Re: [geo] Scientists Consider Brighter Clouds to Preserve the Great Barrier Reef

, Tel +44 (0)131 650 5704, Cell 07795 203 195, > WWW.homepages.ed.ac.uk/shs, YouTube Jamie Taylor Power for Change > On 28/04/2017 09:42, Greg Rau wrote: > > Just to be clear, the upwelling-to-cool-corals idea was lead author > Hollier's (attached). My contribution was to con

RE: [geo] Potentials, consequences and trade-offs of terrestrial (CDR): Strategies for climate engineering

Ron, Olaf, etc all., I agree that this is a high caliber science product that is well research. As to the scope of the work, this work might provide a supportive pivot point for a broader STEM package which can include biochar, olivine, AWL, as well as marine biomass production. It is clear

Re: [geo] My Thoughts on the Motivation on Spying of Geoengineering Researchers...

Veli, these groups make lots of cash off of vilifying others. Geoengineering is a perfect target for these parasites. Keep up the good work and be proud that you are now being recognized as a leading expert, even though in a back handed way. Michael -- You received this message because you

[geo] FW: SOS 2017 Session spotlight 4 - Ocean NETs - CO2 Sequestration Via Ocean-Based Negative Emissions Technologies

Ken, Wil, Andrew, et al., The list of Ocean NETs is interesting primarily for what is not listed. The Blue Biochar concept, converting marine carbon into soil carbon, has historical precedence, provides the highest environmental utility of the carbon, and would be profitable. The production

Re: [geo] SOS 2017 Session spotlight 4 - Ocean NETs - CO2 Sequestration Via Ocean-Based Negative Emissions Technologies

Greg et al., 1) The Perpetual Salt Fountain can be rigged to produce super cooled brine as well as act as desalination and OTEC pumps. One unique thing about using resources is that this super cool brine production will trap CO2 / CH4 and deposit them as hydrates on the sea floor, if the depth

RE: [geo] SOS 2017 Session spotlight 4 - Ocean NETs - CO2 Sequestration Via Ocean-Based Negative Emissions Technologies

gt; From: geoengineering@googlegroups.com [mailto:geoengineering@ > googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Hayes > Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2017 6:36 PM > To: geoengineering <geoengineering@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: [geo] SOS 2017 Session spotlight 4 - Ocean NETs - CO2 >

RE: [geo] SOS 2017 Session spotlight 4 - Ocean NETs - CO2 Sequestration Via Ocean-Based Negative Emissions Technologies

Andrew et al., A new paper has emerged on the issue of environmental governance. In my first view, the authors lay down a few important foundation lines. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S146290111730254X The basket of sciences and technologies that can support the Dutch

[geo] Lightning enhancement over ocean ship tracks

Andrew et al., There is a photo of a ship to cloud discharge that gives excellent details. Sulfur Wetted Black Carbon; my type of electrode! :-) https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23531442-300-lightning-storms-triggered-by-exhaust-from-cargo-ships/#.WcQ9TcMsZWk.facebook Drs,Latham & Salter

[geo] Fake Island may be Boon for Science

Andrew et al., Working at the Oceanic level will always be an aspect of Geoengineering and or Geotherapy. Clearly AWL, MCB, and, via marine biomass, biochar and olivine are currently viewed as Oceanic or can be viewed as Oceanic centric with changes to upstream supply.

Re: [geo] revised_code_of_conduct_for_geoengineering_research_2017.pdf

Ron et al., This document should be retitled to reflect that it is solely for stratospheric aerosol injection. No other geoengineering concept needs such conduct restraints. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "geoengineering" group. To

[geo] The Tricky Future of Capturing the World’s Carbon Emissions

Greg et al., Some discussion time should be set aside on how to integrate as many technologies as plausible to side step the competitive nature of many of the exchanges we typically spend time on. The issue should be which methods are the most adaptable to being coupled with other methods

[geo] GMDD - The Carbon Dioxide Removal Model Intercomparison Project (CDR-MIP): Rationale and experimental design

Thank you for posting this very interesting document, Andrew. On line 365 we find the statement characterizing CDR technology as being new, untested, and thus a large question mark in the equation. The cheapest, fastest, and easiest way to pull CO2 out of the environment is my pulling it out

Re: AW: [geo] Hurricane moderation

people paid their doctor > regular fees but stopped them when they were ill. > > Hoping that Jose and Katia do not copy Irma. > > Best wishes > > Stephen > Emeritus Professor of Engineering Design. School of Engineering, > University of Edinburgh, Mayfield Road, Edinburgh EH9

RE: [geo] Bioenergy and carbon capture with storage (BECCS): the prospects and challenges of an emerging climate policy response

Wil et al, Converting marine carbon into soil carbon, in the form of algal biochar, makes most of the listed limiting factors moot. This "Blue Biochar" roadmap is usable today and can be scaled up based upon profits generated by a large basket of technologies and services. The Blue Biochar

Re: [geo] It’s time to start talking about “negative” carbon dioxide emissions

Dr. Pasztor et al., I would like to recommend that the SDGs be the actual central pivot point of any global carbon negative initiative, not just a yard stick. SDG 14, as an example, calls for protection of the marine space and that same space is our easiest source for pulling gigaton levels of

[geo] AGU Position Statement on Geoengineering: Call for Comments

Dr Salter et al., With the growth of the Indo-Pacific warm pool, we are seeing a very significant amount of photosynthesis being taken out of the equation as the warm water pushes the nutrients below the photic zone. As such, Marine Cloud Brightening does potentially have a significant pH

[geo] AGU Position Statement on Geoengineering: Call for Comments

Alan et al., Beyond the call for further research, which can be found in virtually every paper issued by scientists, I cannot find a position statement. If the target audience for this effort is the policy maker, even the most moronic policymakers are going to recognize that. I do fear that

Re: [geo] New Rhode Island law to create geoengineering study commission

Dr. Pasztor, Here is a recent federal law supporting weather research and forecasting innovations, HR 353, which may be the basis for future federal legislation concerning geoengineering: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/353 How the states will help or hinder

[geo] Fwd: [CDR] Fwd: Geoengineering the oceans: an emerging frontier in international climate change governance

Andrew and List, The current legal issues are well detailed in the book "Conservation, Biodiversity, and International Law": https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/conservation-biodiversity-and-international-law?___website=uk_warehouse There are many gray areas which can and should be avoided through

[geo] Simulated effect of carbon cycle feedback on climate response to solar geoengineering - Cao - 2017 - Geophysical Research Letters - Wiley Online Library

List, This would be an interesting paper to read in full. The minor mention of sulfur stimulation of polar stratospheric cloud formation should be appropriate to the thermal math. Can anyone scan the text of the paper for that mention? -- You received this message because you are subscribed

RE: [geo] Summary of House Science Hearing on climate and geo-eng: not so bad?

Douglas et al., Respectable work from all actors. Can you give your opinion as to the possibility of creating a caucus? Plausibility of separate SRM and CDR caucus groups on the Hill may be low yet many CDR actors would support it. Bringing everybody up to speed on the STEM, policy, and

Re: [geo] Can anyone offer a CE perspective on this SLR article?

Holly and List, The use of sulfur needs proper polar field level testing. Testing is planned yet may not be done in areas prone to Polar Stratospheric Cloud formation. Time of the season is also of the essence for testing. Until that is done, SAI has a large question to answer; in general

[geo] Re: On when it might make sense for intervention to begin

science as well as new tool development. https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/353 Michael Hayes On Nov 5, 2017 7:45 PM, "Michael MacCracken" <mmacc...@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi Doug--In response to your Nov 4 post below, I am all for learning, but > th

Re: [geo] Re: On when it might make sense for intervention to begin

Mike & List, Going with the most well known is understandable. Yet SAI is actually, from a Polar perspective, not any more well known than Hydroxyl Cryogenesis Geotherapy or Global Electrical Circuit Enhancement. Polar modeling is a separate art. Michael Hayes On Nov 7, 2017 6:0

Re: [geo] Re: First simulations of designing stratospheric sulfate aerosol geoengineering to meet multiple simultaneous climate objectives - Kravitz - 2017 - Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospher

Ben, Judging from the topical description of this University Center for Atmospheric Research recent work, in this model we do not find weight given to Sulfur's role in Polar Stratospheric Cloud creation and the resulting heat feedback.

Re: [geo] Re: First simulations of designing stratospheric sulfate aerosol geoengineering to meet multiple simultaneous climate objectives - Kravitz - 2017 - Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospher

spread, your particular talents and tools will be in high demand as a guide. Thanks, Michael Hayes On Nov 8, 2017 12:12 PM, "Simone Tilmes" <til...@ucar.edu> wrote: Hi Michael, our model does include PSC, and includes the important chemical reactions that are related to those

Re: [geo] Re: First simulations of designing stratospheric sulfate aerosol geoengineering to meet multiple simultaneous climate objectives - Kravitz - 2017 - Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospher

it value. As to the valcanic sulfur thing, there would seem to be far more wetted BC being released each year from ffs and fires than valcanic sulfur. Why not model for wetted BC? Michael Hayes On Nov 8, 2017 7:55 AM, "Ben Kravitz" <ben.krav...@pnnl.gov> wrote: > Hi Micha

[geo] Scientists Look to Bali Volcano for Clues to Curb Climate Change - Scientific American

Sentinel-SP5 feed: http://m.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2017/12/Sentinel-5P_captures_Bali_volcanic_eruption -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "geoengineering" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [geo] Geostorm

Mike et al., Obviously action and adventure sells; science, not so much. My work on Ocean Farming communities that convert marine carbon to soil carbon, as in biochar, while adjusting water pH via AWL and cooling vast sea surface areas and providing SRM with MCB may offer a platform which can

[geo] A Radical New Scheme to Prevent Catastrophic Sea-Level Rise

Renaud and list, I took up the study of Ice Shelf Instabilities some time ago and I've realize that there is the possibility of catching super cool brine, which is produced on the bottom side of ice sheets, and pumping the cold brine up under the leading edge of the ice shelf. The artificial

Re: [geo] We can now harvest electricity from Earth's heat using quantum tunnelling

Hi Folks, In this overall category of tech, Emissive Energy Harvesting is about 4-5 years old now: http://www.pnas.org/content/111/11/3927.short The mid-infrared energy can be converted to energy that can be either used as electrical energy or simply beamed off the planet without affecting the

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