The measure the temperature increase via CO2 *per doubling*, so in fact, the effectiveness falls *incredibly* fast.
We've had less than half a doubling so far. That's not fast. It's too slow to help much.
And for ocean *neutralization* (remember, it's basic, not acidic), it's almost impossible to find *any* signal there, much less an anthropogenic one. The ocean is *way* bigger than you imagine, and has pH fluxes *way* bigger than any asserted long term trend.
Coral bleaching is increasing, and that is partially due to acidification (it's still called 'acidification' even when the pH doesn't go above neutral), although the temperature also plays a role. The ocean is much more sensitive to pH changes than you imagine.
Yes, but the decline in effectiveness is not all that fast. The second 120 ppm will do 80% much as the first 120 ppm (I think). It will get rather unpleasant before the warming really slows.
That only applies to temperature, though. Ocean acidification doesn't slow down, at least not soon.
Even neutral water will slowly dissolve coral, living or dead. The major problem is the extra energy it takes to deposit coral in a less alkaline ocean. Eventually it can't survive.
I'm really getting sick of all you cowards trying to reduce our liberties in the name of safety. Further, I've seen you quote Jefferson's quote about liberty and safety.
Hey, this is not a private conversation! What did Jefferson say?
Although this Benjamin Franklin quote seems appropriate: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
You can always try to accelerate using giant lasers around the Sun. They may be able to help you slow down, too, but I don't really see how that can be efficient.
Not only that, in the process of studying this and tearing it down to look for flaws they will probably ruin it, or at least make it very expensive to refurbish. They're making lemonade out of a lemon.
Yes, it's still toxic. So are many other things we want. The trick is not to spread it around, but considering how expensive it is that seems unlikely anyhow..
The urban heat island effect is accounted for, as well as the change in some sites from rural to urban. The scientists compiling this data are not idiots.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is absorbed in both large and small airways. Very high concentrations (>200 ppm) are very dangerous, causing lung injury, fatal pulmonary edema, and bronchopneumonia.
(high levels of NO will convert to nitrogen dioxide in a short period)
The legal limit for air quality over a long period is 53 ppb, and 100 pbb over shorter periods. Children show an increase in asthma even at these levels.
NOx is a serious pollutant. It is a cause of acid rain, asthma, bronchitis and cancer.
The French do not generally use breeder reactors, although they did have some demonstration reactors. They do reprocess their used fuel, which the USA doesn't do.
Russia is still making some breeder reactors, the BN series.
Actually, they can still use that land. It's unsuitable for living on, growing food, etc
Over 90% of the affected area is suitable for those uses right now. The radiation in those parts is less than that of Colorado. I don't see people leaving Colorado because of the radiation.
The instrument turned out to be noisier than expected. A lot of work has gone into reducing the noise. Also, while many didn't expect to see anything, you can't really know until you look.
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We've had less than half a doubling so far. That's not fast. It's too slow to help much.
Coral bleaching is increasing, and that is partially due to acidification (it's still called 'acidification' even when the pH doesn't go above neutral), although the temperature also plays a role. The ocean is much more sensitive to pH changes than you imagine.
Yes, but the decline in effectiveness is not all that fast. The second 120 ppm will do 80% much as the first 120 ppm (I think). It will get rather unpleasant before the warming really slows.
That only applies to temperature, though. Ocean acidification doesn't slow down, at least not soon.
Even neutral water will slowly dissolve coral, living or dead. The major problem is the extra energy it takes to deposit coral in a less alkaline ocean. Eventually it can't survive.
Hey, this is not a private conversation! What did Jefferson say?
Although this Benjamin Franklin quote seems appropriate: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
I agree.
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If it weren't so uselessly large it would definitely be in my list of famous prime numbers to try. That makes it an incredibly poor choice.
There are only 49 of these known. I don't see how it can be used in encryption.
There are other methods, but none of them are easy.
You can always try to accelerate using giant lasers around the Sun. They may be able to help you slow down, too, but I don't really see how that can be efficient.
Not only that, in the process of studying this and tearing it down to look for flaws they will probably ruin it, or at least make it very expensive to refurbish. They're making lemonade out of a lemon.
Yes, it's still toxic. So are many other things we want. The trick is not to spread it around, but considering how expensive it is that seems unlikely anyhow..
Pu-238 cannot be made into a bomb. It is not fissile. You may be thinking of another isotope.
Even if you don't like the ad it's a lot harder to block, so you may as well just live with it.
Plus, as someone else pointed out, an artificial magnetosphere may not be that difficult, especially if we can find room temperature superconductors.
Apricots.
I love them, but I rarely buy them. At least it's easy to tell if they are good because of the scent. The ones in the stores rarely have any scent.
The urban heat island effect is accounted for, as well as the change in some sites from rural to urban. The scientists compiling this data are not idiots.
It appears that 1500 ppb is an insane level.
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(high levels of NO will convert to nitrogen dioxide in a short period)
The legal limit for air quality over a long period is 53 ppb, and 100 pbb over shorter periods. Children show an increase in asthma even at these levels.
NOx is a serious pollutant. It is a cause of acid rain, asthma, bronchitis and cancer.
I would prefer to get estimates in Wh/kg, Wh/l or $/Wh. Factors against an unknown baseline just adds confusion.
The French do not generally use breeder reactors, although they did have some demonstration reactors. They do reprocess their used fuel, which the USA doesn't do.
Russia is still making some breeder reactors, the BN series.
Over 90% of the affected area is suitable for those uses right now. The radiation in those parts is less than that of Colorado. I don't see people leaving Colorado because of the radiation.
No arrows for me, but I found I could drag the picture to the side and another popped in.
Speaking of eating fruit, did you ever get any dragonfruit to grow on your plants?
The instrument turned out to be noisier than expected. A lot of work has gone into reducing the noise. Also, while many didn't expect to see anything, you can't really know until you look.
Then she'd be a boy! :-)