If you're setting out to change the chemistry of our oceans, I'd say it's worth looking at all the angles.
Yes, very well put. After reading this article the first thing that came to mind was this: what will the effect be on ocean life when we increase the oceans alkalinity. The Law of Unintended Consequences becomes more of a concern when we take man made problems in one area of our world and try to shift them to another. It doesn't solve the real problem, it just spreads it around so it looks like we are accomplishing something. It then gives us a little more time to continue to "poop in our sandbox" before we have to come up with a real solution.
I would have to agree with this assessment. Older teens or young adults would better appreciate these two classic. I didn't get to read "The Stars My Destination" till I was about 24 years old. It is so well crafted that even today it remains one of my favorite SF/Fantasy stories. Not that there is anything wrong with Robert Heinlein or Larry Niven!
When the kids get older you may want to introduce them to Roger Zelazny's "Amber" series.
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If you're setting out to change the chemistry of our oceans, I'd say it's worth looking at all the angles.
Yes, very well put. After reading this article the first thing that came to mind was this: what will the effect be on ocean life when we increase the oceans alkalinity. The Law of Unintended Consequences becomes more of a concern when we take man made problems in one area of our world and try to shift them to another. It doesn't solve the real problem, it just spreads it around so it looks like we are accomplishing something. It then gives us a little more time to continue to "poop in our sandbox" before we have to come up with a real solution.
I would have to agree with this assessment. Older teens or young adults would better appreciate these two classic. I didn't get to read "The Stars My Destination" till I was about 24 years old. It is so well crafted that even today it remains one of my favorite SF/Fantasy stories. Not that there is anything wrong with Robert Heinlein or Larry Niven! When the kids get older you may want to introduce them to Roger Zelazny's "Amber" series.