Eco Factor: The absorbed salt will help reduce the effect of global warming by reflecting back the sun’s heat more effectively.
In what will be surely considered a “not-so-bright” idea, John Latham, a researcher at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, considers spraying saltwater into the world’s oceans as the best way to stop rising global temperatures. According to John, a fleet of 1500 wind-powered ships acting as huge geysers will spray saltwater into the oceans. This will increase the salt content in water and also the salt content in clouds that get the water from evaporation. This, he believes, would lead to better cloud formation and more moisture content. The clouds with higher moisture content would more effectively shield the planet from the infrared rays of the sun and thus reduce global temperatures.
The Dark Side:
Here is one idea that seems to have more negative effects than positive ones. For starters, it would take some work to get a fleet of 1500 ships ready for this venture. Moreover, such temporary remedies only come back to haunt you in the long term. The method neither brings down carbon level in the atmosphere nor has any long term effect. Once abandoned, it could give a “bounce back” effect, causing more damage.
Via: io9
