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I read once about a really fascinating way to transfer carbon back into the oceans by seeding it with iron, which promotes algae growth. Might transform some lo
by vinceguidry 10y ago
I read once about a really fascinating way to transfer carbon back into the oceans by seeding it with iron, which promotes algae growth. Might transform some local ecosystems, but it gets the carbon out of the air at a shockingly cheap price. (iron and ships)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_fertilization https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_fertilization
- pvaldes 10y agoWell, at least IS an idea, yes, but its effects at middle and long term are still untested. Could release again the carbon to the air in the next summer. A 400 years old tree on the other side...
- Sylphine 10y ago"really fascinating way to transfer carbon back into the oceans by seeding it with iron" Thats a horrible idea. See ocean acidification on Wikipedia.
- amock 10y agoOcean acidification happens when CO2 dissolves in the ocean. If that carbon is fixed first by algae then it won't cause acidification.