Re: [geo] How Concerned Should We Be About Methane Plumes?

2011-12-14 Thread Michael Hayes
Hi Folks, Here is a short clip of Dr. Chu on the subject of permafrost (methane) feedback. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHqKxWvcBdg Is it not time for someone to blow the tipping point whistle? Is there any reason why a massive methane release does not point to a cataclysmic climate

[geo] How Concerned Should We Be About Methane Plumes?

2011-12-13 Thread Josh Horton
Hi all, There has been a lot of talk about ESAS methane plumes over the past few months. I know John Nissen believes this is a significant development, and Russian researchers are shocked at what they've observed, but what do others in the group (particularly scientists) think about these