We (Steve & Shawn) believe that existing proposed solutions to global warming are inadequate. We have analysis and reasoning which shows existing proposed solutions to global warming as being either Too Slow, Too Expensive, Too Damaging, Too Indirect, or often, a combination of those complaints.
We detail some of this reasoning in our essay, "4. Mega-Chimney essay v3.5 by SN&SM.rtf" (file 4). [RTF files are used both for their universality and as a safe alternative to Word files.]
We believe we have a better solution to global warming. But to
move the idea forward, we need help. You may be able to help with
analyzing, promoting, or securing funding for the idea. We
challenge ClimateConcern group members to either help make it
happen, or to refute the idea.
The basic idea was introduced by MIT's illustrious Prof Victor Starr
in 1971. We recently (and independently) re-invented the idea, and
made refinements which (we believe) make it practical. Then, initial distribution of our essay to several scientists resulted in our being informed of the earlier work by Starr et al. We include references in the file "1. Mega-Chimney READ ME.rtf"
HOW IT WORKS, BRIEFLY STATED
The principle of operation is simple, and imitates Mother Nature...
the Sun heats the Earth, warming the air and water. Warm air wants
to rise up and release some of the water and heat it carries. A
chimney concentrates and accelerates these actions, and forms a
strong draft in the process. Wind turbines draw energy from the
draft and generate much electric power. Water condenses from the
rising air and is collected inside the chimney. Descending water
also generates much electric power. The generated electric power
displaces much consumption of fossil fuel, indirectly producing a
long-term reduction of global temperature. Cloud streamers exit the
chimney top at a selected altitude, and produce locally an immediate
to mid-term cooling effect (or warming effect, if desired - see file
5 in http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClimateConcern/files/Mega-Chimney%
20files/ ). Many chimneys together provide direct control over
global temperature, and may effectively displace fossil and nuclear
fuel use. No fuel is required, and no solar collector has to be
built (the entire Earth serves as our solar collector); waste heat
is rapidly radiated into space.
In summary, we believe we have a better solution to global warming.
Please read CAREFULLY the files referenced in the files section (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClimateConcern/files/Mega-Chimney%
20files/), and let us know how you can help.
Steve Nixon (gigaFusion) and Shawn McCaslin
Posted to ClimateConcern