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James Lovelock is one of the scientists who have recently proposed that the sea could be helped to absorb vastly more carbon dioxide by mixing deeper water with surface water. The theory is that pumping deep water up to the surface would allow for algae to be fertilised and encourage them to bloom, taking up much more CO<sub>2</sub>. | James Lovelock is one of the scientists who have recently proposed that the sea could be helped to absorb vastly more carbon dioxide by mixing deeper water with surface water. The theory is that pumping deep water up to the surface would allow for algae to be fertilised and encourage them to bloom, taking up much more CO<sub>2</sub>. | ||
| - | They suggest the use of vertical pipes,perhaps 100 to 200 metres long, 10 metres in diameter and with a one-way valve at the lower end for pumping by wave movement. Richard Branson seems very interested in the project and is considering funding a trial. | + | They suggest the use of vertical pipes, perhaps 100 to 200 metres long, 10 metres in diameter and with a one-way valve at the lower end for pumping by wave movement. Richard Branson seems very interested in the project and is considering funding a trial. |
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Full story: Pipes hung in the sea could help planet to 'heal itself' (27-Sep-07)
James Lovelock is one of the scientists who have recently proposed that the sea could be helped to absorb vastly more carbon dioxide by mixing deeper water with surface water. The theory is that pumping deep water up to the surface would allow for algae to be fertilised and encourage them to bloom, taking up much more CO2.
They suggest the use of vertical pipes, perhaps 100 to 200 metres long, 10 metres in diameter and with a one-way valve at the lower end for pumping by wave movement. Richard Branson seems very interested in the project and is considering funding a trial.
