ph0rque

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   by ph0rque 8y ago

   Yes, that could happen. Replacing the dead tree with a seedling will re-capture that carbon and return to a net-zero atmospheric carbon balance. Also, there are many situations where a net-negative amount of carbon could be released into th
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   by ph0rque 8y ago

   Here's a paper saying there is room for 1.2 trillion more trees to be planted: https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-02/ez-pcc021119.php Perhaps you could track down the discrepancy in the statements?
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   by ph0rque 8y ago

   Actually, if the trees are burned or otherwise re-release their carbon, the subsequent re-planting will take care of re-re-capturing that carbon. If any of the trees die or are cut down, a new one can be planted in its place. If it still li
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   by ph0rque 8y ago

   Actually, it's possible to remove all the extra CO2 just by planting trees (not to detract from all the other things we should be doing). Furthermore, it's affordable: $15/average US resident/year. I wrote a blog post
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   The Moroccan Food Forest That Inspired an Agricultural Revolution(atlasobscura.com)

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   by ph0rque 8y ago

   And orient them so they act as sails. Here's a prototype: https://futurism.com/new-ship-rigid-solar-sails-harnesses-po...
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   by ph0rque 8y ago

   Your description of an app for designing / modeling edible landscapes with permaculture principles in mind is exactly what I am working on: https://automicrofarm.com/app/ In fact, I thought about creating a "
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   Nitrogen-fixing trees “eat” rocks, play pivotal role in forest health(today.oregonstate.edu)

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   Emerging land use practices rapidly increase soil organic matter(nature.com)

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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    I wonder if we can improve our own behavior by telling ourselves the right stories? And what would those stories be? (One phrase that sometimes helps me avoid bad habits is telling myself: "You've been down this road. The conseque
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    We could always go back to burning wood to increase the CO2, if your scenario were to happen.
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    NREL Pioneers Cleaner Route to Upcycle Plastics into Superior Products(globenewswire.com)

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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    Here's an up-to-date study and discussion of that question: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19248716 The number of trees needed (1.2T) is pretty close to the estimation of the accepted answer in your link (1.5T).
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    Here's where a management that aims for diversity of plants comes in handy. If care is taken to plant the correct proportion of nitrogen-fixing plants, and other plants (such as comfrey) that will grow really deep roots to extract trac
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    Nasa Happily Reports the Earth Is Greener(goodnewsnetwork.org)

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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    A few years ago, I did the math on planting trees to offset your carbon emissions, and came up with an affordable $15/year/person for the average US resident: http://shindyapin.tumblr.com/post/141034501197&#x2
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    There is room for 1.2T new trees to absorb more C than human emissions each year(eurekalert.org)

    10 points by ph0rque 8y ago|1 comments
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    Why have uterine cancer survival rates fallen, anybody know?
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    Cloud Irregular: IAM Is the Real Cloud Lock-In(forrestbrazeal.com)

    6 points by ph0rque 8y ago|1 comments
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    Ask HN: Is it practical to create a software-controlled model rocket?

    107 points by ph0rque 8y ago|77 comments
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    Thanks!
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    Quick question: I don't see any field in the interview to indicate NYC as the interview city. Do all applicants who make the February 15 deadline automatically get considered for an NYC interview?
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    What would the http code be for "huh?"
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    > not eating the entire cheesecake (x100 a year)
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    Somewhat related, I am collaborating with someone on building an indoor aquaponics system, and he's ready to pick out LED lights. We both are really confused by all the acronyms (PAR, PPF, PPFD, etc). Does anyone have a good, ELI5 (or
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    Yes, that is the beauty of the plan. The shortest list is just the book of Acts (28 chapters), and the next shortest in the book of Proverbs (31 chapters). When a list ends, it starts over again. So over the course of the year, you'll
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    I've been listening to the Bible when I drive somewhere almost every day since the beginning of last year. I use Prof. Horner's plan, which divides it into ten lists, and provides a consecutive chapter to read or listen to for eac
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    I wonder if one could 3D-print such structures?
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    by ph0rque 8y ago

    I mean, it is a question...
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    NREL Research Proves Switchable Window Works, Now Focus Is Making It Better(nrel.gov)

    1 points by ph0rque 8y ago|0 comments