There's this big wind

Nobody knows.

All beliefs of what may happen are based on computer models of the Earth, which are clearly imperfect implementations of existing theory moulded to match past data, and then run forwards in time to see what happens. If you have an agenda you can make it as good or bad as you wish.

Anything could happen. Cutting emissions is clearly good but politically impossible even in the west. And who's going to tell the Indians or Chinese they aren't allowed fridges?

Paul
 
In order to save the planet and make myself into an oligarch-type billionaire at the same time, I propose to launch a special competition.

The prizes will £1 million for 1st place, £500k for 2nd and £250k for third place, in each category. They will be awarded to individual innovators and also to the institution or university to which they belong.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

  • Best original idea for a renewable energy source
  • Best novel development of existing idea for renewable energy
  • Best way to fix the existing imbalance in greenhouse gases
  • Best new concept for a motor suitable for powering transportation

The competition will be judged by a panel of experts in the relevant fields (physics, ecology, etc.)

The competition will be sponsored by a number of energy corporations who will retain an interest in any practical applications arising from the innovations. The prize winners will themselves retain a point or two in their innovation and, of course, the competition organizer will take a couple of percent as well.

I appreciate that there are one or two details to be rounded off but what do you think so far? :D
 
Paul Ranson said:
...And who's going to tell the Indians or Chinese they aren't allowed fridges?
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According to an article in The Guardian, more houses in China have DVD players then have running water.

Apparently, electricity is easier to install than plumbing.
 
my plan in about 5 years is to sell up and buy a hill top smallholding waaaaay above sea level, a landrover and a shotgun and embrace the survivalist way of life.
cheers


julian
 

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