In reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED]'s message of Sat, 18 Mar 2006 22:52:34 -0500: Hi, [snip] > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Robin van Spaandonk > >I tried to show that even an exponential curve doesn't appear to >be rising fast enough, so yes I think we are up the proverbial >creek without a paddle. > > ><><><><><><> > >And you haven't even considered the non-linear rise in methane due to >the melting of the permafrost in the Russian tundra.
Indeed. BTW as Horace previously suggested, atmospheric oxidation of the methane might be the source of the increased CO2 measurement. However that is hardly comforting. Regards, Robin van Spaandonk http://users.bigpond.net.au/rvanspaa/ Competition provides the motivation, Cooperation provides the means.

