If we bury our problems in the ocean will they come back to haunt us?

Question

It seems like people keep coming up with ways to bury carbon emissions like this : http://science.howstuffworks.com/ocean-pipes.htm,

but shouldn't we be looking for more long term solutions without dangerous side effects?

Answer 1

No. It's fine. If you want to worry, worry about something that matters.

Answer 2

Yep. Our waters will be polluted until the point where it starts causing sicknesses. Only one example.

Answer 3

Yes, they come in with the first high tide...

Answer 4

Why is anyone even discussing CO2??  There is no CO2 problem....... Well, unless I have to "believe" in it to get a research grant.

Answer 5

Smartest way to unload our most toxic waste is into outter space towards the sun,let it burn up.GONE. Mankind is killing the planet,period.

Answer 6

Concerning the "have" to believe to get a research grant comment, you obviously haven't looked into it lately. I happen to be working on a clean energy  development project and there are few, if any, grants available.

Check the Dept. of Energy website... if you find some grants, let me know and I'll apply. All major progress right now is being made either by colleges, or by private investors who do "believe" in it enough to put their money where their mouths are.

There are many justifiable concerns as extreme weather becomes more prevalent, eco-systems are disrupted and pollution issues are mounting. Some people want to be a part of the solutions, and some refuse to believe that are problems while criticizing the efforts of others.

Ignorance is bliss, because those of us who do care enough to do something are forced to carry the burden for everyone.

Answer 7

It does seem dangerous, but I'm not sure what other options there are. Launching into space is not only expensive, but the first time a rocket fails on take-off, we're screwed (especially for folks wanting to send nuclear waste up there).

I think the theory with the ocean is that if they do ever start to leak, the ocean is big enough to dilute it. Lets hope we never have to find out.

Answer 8

U are chasing the wrong thing. Whatever is causing the dead spot is not CO2.CO2 does not like salty water. Try it with a carbonated drink. Put in a tea spoon of salt and watch the CO2 leave.  

Answer 9

CO2 is not a problem.  Like any other profession science has it's share of corruption.  In this case it's the wacko scientists who want you to think it's harmful.  Ignore them, other than to speak out against their trash talk.

Answer 10

Every item of so-called hazardous waste can be recycled and used again. 90% plus of materials that are being disposed of instead of recycling them are because of legislation either state or federal preventing the recycling of these materials. At the company where I work the only thing that goes out in the trash is what there is no recycling source for and none of those can be considered hazardous. We have even been able to get a recycling company to pay us for materials that no one else will take because we are able provide certification of material content.



CO2 can be recycled simply by planting trees or bushes. Anybody that would try and deal with Co2 in any other way is extremely ignorant of its chemical composition. Any form of sequestering Co2 other than trees and other plants will remove twice the breathable oxygen from the air than it does carbon. In other words the so called scientist who suggested scrubbing Co2 from the air and pumping it down old oil wells is not just a little dumb, he is criminally stupid!