Before I start to discuss some of the more feasible geoengineering projects, i feel i should introduce you to those which (perhaps rightfully) have been taken a little less seriously by much of the scientific community.
First of all, SPACE MIRRORS! Believe it or not these have been discussed with the simple idea of reflecting solar energy away from the earth (K.I. Roy). However, the shear size required makes this an incredibly difficult (and expensive) project to achieve.
Secondly, ARTIFICIAL TREES....!? This is starting to sound a little more realistic as working prototypes have been produced that ‘scrub’ the air of carbon at much greater rates than natural trees. However.......where are we going to plant these forests...? Should we remove natural forests for artificial ones...?
Was there not an idea to plant artificial forests in desert regions?
ReplyDeleteI haven't yet found anything suggesting this but it would make a lot of sense. Other geoengineering projects have been suggested in the desert for example covering large areas with reflective sheeting in order to increase the albedo
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