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Should We Change the Weather Even If We Can?
jonerik writes "According to this article in today's Christian Science Monitor, science will be able to make significant changes in weather systems in the next few decades. More than simply seeding clouds to produce rain, the technology will be available to nudge hurricanes out of the path of population centers, for instance. The big question is 'Should we?' 'Even if we can do this, is this something we really want to do?,' says Dr. Ross Hoffman, a vice president with Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc., who adds, 'Before we can really control weather, we have to be able to observe the weather and forecast the weather much better than we do now.' On the other hand, according to the article the genie may already be out of the bottle: 'According to the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO), at least 25 countries are engaged in weather modification projects to enhance rain and snowfall, or suppress hail. In the United States, 12 states have had weather modification programs. Texas runs a program at the county level for rain enhancement, while North Dakota is focusing on hail suppression.'"
Waka waka waka!
I see, the idea of the strongest and most able to cope should survive, you know this means that George Bush being the most powerful man in the world is the epoch of what we should all aim for.
And then we will get a M$ distro of linux!
Of course, the M$ programmers will be complaining about the unusually cold weather.
In fact, I'm writing a letter to my congressman to introduce legislation to prevent any butterflies from flapping their wings in Beijing. That ought to keep any crazy weather changes from happening.
An often (perhaps over) cited analogy is the butterfly effect in which the flapping of a single butterfly's wings in Japan causes a storm in Alaska.
Sounds like a big problem. Maybe we should kill all the butterflies in Japan.
If you mod me down the terrorists will have won
Frankly I don't know that we have a choice. Until Orbital Death Ray and Mind Control technology catch up, how are we supposed to execute our fiendish plans?
Relax and grab your towel, this is not new. Life forms on other planets have routinely attempted weather control when they become advance enough. Generally this is about 100 to 200 earth years after the discovery of radio technology.
By the way, this is also why the Seti project has been completely unsuccessful at detection other life forms since they are all dead.
It is also why, the people of planet beta-3 have told me to tell you earthbeings, not to fret about your water. they're going to exterminate you and water their lawns with your planet.
have a nice day, so long and thanks for all the fish.
--ford perfect.
Some drink at the fountain of knowledge. Others just gargle.
it's the only way we (England) are ever going to win the Ashes from the Aussies :-(
The more advanced the technology, the more open it is to primitive attack
If we just put nice strong DOMES over our cities there wont be a problem...
Look a raging hurricane... good thing the dome can withstand it!
Dammit I was promisde domed cities back in the 70's.... where the hell are they!
Here in Alaska, it's a GOAL.
(And if the ultra-mild winters of late are any indication, we seem to be achieving it....)
That's usually less attributable to CO2, moreso to LSD.
outsider007 wrote:
> Sounds like a big problem. Maybe we should kill
> all the butterflies in Japan.
Not a good idea. You would likely incur the wrath of a certain moth in Japan. When she flaps her wings, she topples towers and creates supertyphoons.
And if you think Mothra can rain on your parade, you should have seen the temper fit her dark twin Battra threw after an early attempt at controlling the weather!
"Mothra, you are Life Eternal! Hear the prayers of your servants. Come back to us from out of the legend. Come and save us with your power of Life!"
US release of "Mothra", 1962
Last time I visited the center of the earth, I found out the earth has a gooey nougat center. :)
Jesus was a compassionate social conservative who called individuals to sin no more.
Wow, if they did that and my water purifier worked well enough, I might actually be able to land a job again!
Everything will be taken away from you.