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chervilant

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7. If only ...
Tue Apr 9, 2013, 11:04 AM
Apr 2013

We've seen how well our species has done with pesticides, herbicides, GMOs, petrochemicals, and all manner of other macro-level "inventions." Why not add geoengineering to our rather arrogant cornucopia of "miraculous ideas"?

I see geoengineering as another fast-track to our imminent extinction event. Our species has already tossed a spanner into the delicate natural 'balance' of our ecosystem. I wonder how much longer we'll be able to feed ourselves with precious water resources compromised, and with extreme heat bringing photosynthesis to a complete halt.

Calhoun's experiments on overpopulation seem so relevant these days...

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