The general concept is good but moving that amount of salt into future agricultural regions is dangerous, are they going to under line the whole area with plastic liner? Expanding salt marshes in situ with salt extraction will allow increased evapotranspiration using the nutrient rich sediments, land that could later be reclaimed for further development. Couple this with levee water retardation in the desert would be a lot safer and inexpensive approach. though it would take longer but pay for itself. What is the cost of this? sounds very expensive.
Additionally, the heat reflected outward by the desert anthem concrete of cities doesn't leave the planet so easily, it gets reflected back by the ozone layer and other greenhouse gases. The cities and highways will more than make up for the deserts.
Vegetation is the best carbon sink we have, converting it to oxygen , food, fiber and building materials. The waste from these when properly repurposed for composites made with natural resins and properly composted together increase utility and increase soil health leading to a more sustainable world for all life forms (and yes, that means us, after all, we are a life form). Green on, it is a great plan. Less CO2, less warming, more food, more eco friendly products.
Haven’t made the time to listen to the interview but great essay. This looks to be a very interesting project and will be exciting to see it unfold
The general concept is good but moving that amount of salt into future agricultural regions is dangerous, are they going to under line the whole area with plastic liner? Expanding salt marshes in situ with salt extraction will allow increased evapotranspiration using the nutrient rich sediments, land that could later be reclaimed for further development. Couple this with levee water retardation in the desert would be a lot safer and inexpensive approach. though it would take longer but pay for itself. What is the cost of this? sounds very expensive.
They are going to first restore soil and desalinate it before moving it into land
Gerry MacKinnon Calgary Alberta
How would I be able to get intouch. With Mr Vander Hoeven
My concept allows for extraction of moisture so the units can be positioned near the areas that have low water
The idea is setting up an energy system as well as year around green houses
Can any person help me
No scams.please
Gerry MacKinnon
Daltmack@shaw.ca
Additionally, the heat reflected outward by the desert anthem concrete of cities doesn't leave the planet so easily, it gets reflected back by the ozone layer and other greenhouse gases. The cities and highways will more than make up for the deserts.
Vegetation is the best carbon sink we have, converting it to oxygen , food, fiber and building materials. The waste from these when properly repurposed for composites made with natural resins and properly composted together increase utility and increase soil health leading to a more sustainable world for all life forms (and yes, that means us, after all, we are a life form). Green on, it is a great plan. Less CO2, less warming, more food, more eco friendly products.