The 20th century, marred by the horrors of wars, genocides, and ethnic persecutions, left an indelible mark on human history. As we grapple with the ever-pressing climate crisis, it's crucial to realise that global warming is not solely a consequence of carbon emissions. There's another, less-discussed contributor –
COP28 is fast approaching, and this year it's hosted in Dubai. While some critics argue that the location is ironic given its historical ties to fossil fuel production, we should focus on constructive solutions rather than assigning blame. The undeniable reality is that climate change poses an existential threat, and we need actionable strategies.
Recent scientific publications indicate that as global temperatures rise, more water is evaporating, transforming into water vapor. This vapor dissipates into the atmosphere, leaving less water available in the ground. This is a critical issue, especially for agriculture, as water is essential for crop growth.
Epidemics of cholera and dysentery in cities in the Nineteenth Century were often attributed to a ‘Miasm’ – plural form ‘Miasmata’ - a form of foul air, often with a sinister and mysterious Supernatural origin. Attempts to prevent these epidemics by scientific measurement and precise engineering were often delayed by debates centred on these theories of origin.
The concept of net zero is based on a terrible misunderstanding. At most, carbon is a secondary cause of global warming.
One of my earliest memories is of queueing with my father to collect a bucket of coal from Battersea Power Station. It was a bitterly cold winter, and in the aftermath of the Second World War, there was a shortage of almost everything.
When the design of the Armadillo™ was started, I had not envisaged the possibility of global linkage to improve and control the cooling everywhere, I was just looking for a solution in principle.
The concept of net zero is based on a terrible misunderstanding. At most, carbon is a secondary cause of global warming.
A bibliometric analysis and a short discussion of some solutions to global warming. The current chapter attempts to reassess the origin of Global Warming, and proposes an effective human-scale solution. The bibliometric review reveals an increasing trend of indexed publication from 1936 to 2020.
The ‘Armadillo™’ is basically a chimney surrounded by heat-insulating material with a controllable air-inlet at ground level, and a grid to prevent birds from being drawn in. As (almost) always, the low-level air is warmer and moister – and at a higher pressure – than the upper air into which it flows.
