In reply to Jones Beene's message of Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:47:23 -0700: Hi, [snip] >The problem remains that methane from Permafrost melting could >create a "runaway" scenario, which computer models have shown to >be a real possibility within 25-30 years. > >Jones Since the permafrost is already melting, the methane is already being released, and hence the feedback loop has already begun. However it may take as long as they predict to become really noticeable.
Regards, Robin van Spaandonk http://users.bigpond.net.au/rvanspaa/ Competition provides the motivation, Cooperation provides the means.

