Moratorium could halt Climos’ ocean fertilization trials

Moratorium could halt Climos’ ocean fertilization trials

updated, with corrections

Potentially throwing a wrench into future ocean fertilization trials, which are intended to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by storing carbon deep underwater, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity called for a moratorium yesterday on the practice of adding nutrients to the oceans.

While it… Continue Reading

Should tinkering with the planet be profitable? Some schemes seem worthwhile

Should tinkering with the planet be profitable? Some schemes seem worthwhile

A new study published in the journal Science has poured cold water on a proposed scheme to alter the planet’s climate by injecting sulfate particles into the stratosphere. The unorthodox strategy, boosted by several prominent scientists, including Nobel laureate Paul J. Crutzen, was meant to simulate… Continue Reading

Roundup: WSJ on sale?, 4Info’s SMS network, plankton, PropertyShark, more

Roundup: WSJ on sale?, 4Info’s SMS network, plankton, PropertyShark, more

Here’s the latest action:

News Corp makes $5 billion takeover bid for Dow Jones — If the bid is accepted, the owner of Fox News would own the old, gray business media icon, the Wall Street Journal. What next?

PropertyShark takes property snooping a step further — If you… Continue Reading