Politically, if you think I am wrong, then I invite you to look at the link connecting you when you click on the above title.
That is a community in Wisconsin that is seeking answers that are not nuclear and reasonable answers to the problems humanity faces.
Now. To speak to the phytoplankton and why they haven't keep the troposphere in balance all we have to do is realize these single celled photosynthetic organisms are ONLY in the water column that supports the penetrance of light. What does that mean and why the destruction of life in the oceans has lead to such tragedy for the biotic balance of Earth.
Realize this.
When the oceans were teeming with marine life, such as the Blue Whales, about 150 years ago, the phytoplankton were being converted to 'living carbon' and not just 'sitting' on top of the ocean waters. The life of a single celled organism is not very long, yet the longevity of the a Blue Whale is significant.
The phytoplankton today that are not consumed RETURN carbon dioxide to the troposphere as they die without being consumed.
The production of phytoplankton will remove carbon dioxide from the troposphere in a natural way that Earth recognizes. Allowing phytoplankton to be consumed by marine life such as krill is the 'new' food chain that is INDEPENDANT of carbon dioxide emitting economies and more indicative of societies that recognize they need to consume as much carbon dioxide they emit.
Morality.
How a society answers it's problems is just as important when it is the long view that is taken.
In seeing the long view of life on Earth is to realize the demands for sustainable economies of carbon dioxide consumption while exploring the possiblities Earth has to offer. The 'task' at hand in the year 2007 is to recognize the impact of the change in energy sources and how it will impact the 'larger' picture.
With a 'goal' of functional societies that can sustain energy independence, such as a completely electric economy, there will be an Earth to live on. Without the long view, there will be exploitation by political agendas that will do little to serve the 'best' purpose of enery and transportation reform.
We can answer the challenge of energy independence without being foolish to believe we have overlooked the pitfalls of our choices.
Next week.
