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This is silly. They were doing something similar in Nevada, where they brought in salt water, and planted salt water species in for bio-fuel and fodder. The t
by dylanz 17y ago
This is silly.
They were doing something similar in Nevada, where they brought in salt water, and planted salt water species in for bio-fuel and fodder.
The thing is, the natures process turns organic matter into a salt binding agent on decomposition. So, salt levels end up going down as organic matter (like leaf fall, etc) is added. I've studied with this man before, and he's extremely knowledgeable in this field. I've linked to this video, and I'll link to it again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sohI6vnWZmk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sohI6vnWZmk
The technique in the article is riding the problem, not fixing it.
- frossie 17y agoIs it silly? There is a problem already noted with rising ocean levels increasing the salinity of fertile soil in many coastal nations. In fact I remember reading a story about rising storm lines killing rice fields and the search for more saline-resistant strains. So yes, doing this in order to turn Nevada into arable land may not be the best idea, but there is merit to the research.
- dylanz 17y agoTrue, it is worth the research... however, what about spending that money on establishing mangroves in the areas where the coastal nations are being affected? The benefit from a small coastal mangrove buffer is amazing.