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I didn't see the cost breakdown [1] mention how much they expect to pay countries for dumping olivine in their beaches/waters. Would a country, especially those
by numakerg 7y ago
I didn't see the cost breakdown [1] mention how much they expect to pay countries for dumping olivine in their beaches/waters. Would a country, especially those near the equator, willingly agree to take part in an experiment like this for free? The referenced papers have explained how the project is safe, but I don't think communities or their representatives will see it that way.
1. https://projectvesta.org/#phaseIV https://projectvesta.org/#phaseIV
- tom_mellior 7y agoMany tropical countries already buy sand to replenish their beaches which are carried away by currents. Would a country accept sand for free instead of paying for it, especially in a color and with an environmental impact that would make the beach a popular tourist attraction? I don't see why not.
- dllthomas 7y agoMoreover a lot of these countries are most directly threatened by sea level rise and ocean acidification.