On 4/23/2025 at 7:03 PM, Social Media said:

 

UK to Launch Solar Dimming Experiments in Effort to Curb Climate Crisis

 

The UK Government is preparing to approve a groundbreaking series of outdoor experiments aimed at dimming sunlight to slow global warming. Backed by £50 million in funding from Aria, the Government’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency, these experiments represent a significant step toward potentially deploying solar geoengineering to combat climate change.

 

Within weeks, Aria is expected to unveil a range of funded projects exploring various sunlight reflection techniques. These may include injecting aerosols into the atmosphere or brightening clouds over the ocean to reflect more sunlight away from Earth. Such strategies fall under the umbrella of Sunlight Reflection Methods (SRM), which aim to prevent runaway climate change by artificially cooling the planet.

 

 

Prof Mark Symes, programme director for Aria, confirmed the agency’s cautious yet determined approach. “We will be announcing who we have given funding to in a few weeks and when we do so we will be making clear when any outdoor experiments might be taking place,” he said. “One of the missing pieces in this debate was physical data from the real world. Models can only tell us so much.”

 

Symes emphasized that safety and environmental responsibility are central to the planned trials. “Everything we do is going to be safe by design. We’re absolutely committed to responsible research, including responsible outdoor research,” he said. “We have strong requirements around the length of time experiments can run for and their reversibility and we won’t be funding the release of any toxic substances to the environment.”

 

While solar geoengineering has long been a contentious topic, it is gaining traction as scientists grow increasingly alarmed that carbon dioxide reductions alone may not be enough to avert catastrophic climate shifts. Critics have voiced concerns that such interventions might produce unintended side effects and serve as a distraction from efforts to cut emissions. Nonetheless, many experts argue that further research is essential given the urgent nature of the climate crisis.

 

One of the most discussed techniques is Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI), in which fine particles are released into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight. Another is Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB), which involves spraying sea salt particles into the air to increase the reflectivity of low-lying clouds. The science behind MCB is grounded in decades of atmospheric observation.

 

Prof Jim Haywood, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Exeter, explained, “If you inject small particles into clouds you can brighten them hence reflecting more sunlight back out to space.” He added, “How do we know this could work? Well there are a couple of very strong pieces of evidence. Ship emissions from the smoke stack into the marine environment lead to bright lines in clouds over the ocean. Then there was a volcanic eruption in Iceland in 2014 which spilled out a lot of sulphur dioxide. What this does is it brightens clouds and cools the planet. What we need to do is some form of field experiments.”

 

Beyond brightening clouds, researchers are also investigating the potential of altering cirrus clouds, which typically trap heat in the atmosphere. By thinning these wispy high-altitude clouds, scientists hope to allow more heat to escape into space.

 

Dr Sebastian Eastham, senior lecturer in Sustainable Aviation at Imperial College London, noted, “Every time you fly, sulphur, which is naturally present in jet fuel, is emitted into the lower most stratosphere causing a small cooling effect. Similarly, aircraft contrails cause accidental cirrus cloud modification but in this case accidentally causing, rather than preventing or thinning, cirrus clouds. This points to the fact that it’s theoretically possible (to cool the planet) with current day technology but there are many practical questions that would need to be answered before they could be done at scale.”

 

Alongside the outdoor experiments, Aria will also support modelling studies, lab-based tests, climate monitoring initiatives, and research into public perception of geoengineering. If successful, scientists hope these efforts could pave the way for scalable solutions within the next decade.

 

Adpated by ASEAN Now from The Telegraph  2025-04-24

 

 

Looking more and more like rearming the public should be reconsidered. 🤠

On 4/23/2025 at 8:42 PM, Paul Henry said:

I am sure the bosses of ICE did not instruct them to not arrest terrorists!

They didn't have to under Biden, they already knew that everyone would be "scheduled" to appear in 5+yrs and let go and Biden and Mayorkas ordered them not to arrest anyone.

On 4/24/2025 at 9:58 PM, Cryingdick said:

 

One way to avoid things rammed down your throat is to keep your mouth shut. I get it, the flamboyant attention whore types are annoying. But what do you want me to do when i buy a house, go for insurance, go to the hospital? I am legally married and it isn't just an inconvenience to lie about that it is also a legal issue. 

 

If you are married go through a week of your life without outright saying the lady with you is your wife, and pretend you are just friends or whatever. Not sure when you last lived in the USA but even the most rural places pretty much accept openly gay couples now and blacks don't have a separate bathroom. 

Not sure where you live but I currently live in the states. I also lived in the states when gay couples were whispered about as "those people" and blacks still had their own bathroom. My 1st encounter was at 5 yrs old in youth services at church. (Sunday School back then) and I never even met a black until 7th grade. While I was young, "stupid offensive behavior" was nipped in the bud like a weed in your lawn.

IF you agree the "Flamboyant attention whore types" are annoying then stand with your chosen community to get rid of the 0.1% that are promoting discourse and hatred of YOU and your chosen life style.

If you are legally married, why lie? Are you secretly ashamed? Do doctors and nurses refuse you treatment? How has being gay affected your credit score? Do you and your spouse flash fake titties and dangle your dicks in front of children?

Do you walk into the bank for a home loan and announce you're gay? Never seen that question on a banking form.

I lived next door to a couple of gay dudes and we got along just fine. We spent 1 Christmas morning sipping champagne out on the front deck watching the police chasing an escaped prisoner from the hospital across the street. 

Biggest problem you guys have is that 0.1%. They've take this crap from this:

to this:

For those of you unfamiliar with the states, generally WY, MT, ID, UT and AK are no "fruit-loops" zones. They "tolerate" them as long as they keep their sexual preferences to themselves.

I see this festival as a "We're sick of having gay crap shoved in our faces and forced on our children". The fact that it's in ID shows great restraint. Just a few yrs ago they would've most likely been killed and forgotten.

As referenced by another poster, most pillow biters would rather these extremist "fruit-loops" would go away. The ONLY hate and disgust they draw is the ire of the 97% that aren't abnormal and see their parades as an assault on public decency and moral values. Parades and festivals in America have always been family friendly events. 🤠

On 4/21/2025 at 7:05 PM, Social Media said:

The fight has energized both sides of the cultural divide. But many believe it won’t be settled on campus — it will be decided in the courts. “This is heading to the judiciary,” said education historian Jonathan Zimmerman. “You’ve got a conservative Supreme Court full of elite law school grads. It’s going to be a tough balance between their politics and the value they place on academia.”

The unmentioned offer is 1 I like.

Take "The List" of ivy league (non-state affiliated) colleges (ex: FSU is state affiliated) and start removing all federal funding and tax-exempt status while allowing them to apply for government research contracts to utilize existing infrastructure and replace lost free grants by earning it.

Any college that chooses to "go it alone" would immediately be transferred to the state housing it's jurisdiction. Since states are ultimately going to be in charge of every school in their boundaries, they will (hopefully) be focused on what the parents want by offering free school choice. Stark lack of enrollment would aid in the death of STUPID being forced on children.

On 4/21/2025 at 8:33 PM, JonnyF said:

I'm not sure that someone who made a career screaming about Basketball is exactly what The Democrats need but hey, can't be worse than cackling Kamala. 

Oh ye of little faith. US news has the top 3 contenders for 2028 as AOC, "Kackling Kamala" and Pete B., the DEI posterboy/girl(?) in that order, so far.

Does anyone remember that 7-8 yrs ago, AOC was sling beer and shots and letting herself get ogled, etc. for tips. In an early interview she claimed the unemployment figures were wrong because some people have 2 jobs. Living here atm is an experience of a lifetime. Even my 85 yr old mom hates the dems now.

18 hours ago, Social Media said:

Neville Blackwood, a former UK police officer and expert in international law enforcement, was blunt in his assessment. “Nobody seems to be in fear of arrest or prosecution. It’s business as usual on the Alibaba site,” he said. “These are flimsy boats and engines that aren’t appropriate to set sail and, potentially, people could lose their lives. To advertise them is just wrong; it’s putting people’s lives at risk.”

Seriously? He's bitching about product quality? The UK is doomed.

On 4/20/2025 at 7:03 PM, Social Media said:

And if the U.S. wants to lead in AI and tech, why are H-1B visas for skilled workers capped and distributed by lottery?

This^^ begs investigation into America's higher educational institutions by itself. BUT, I also agree that the H-1B needs an overhaul. There should only be 2 categories: Skilled and Unskilled.

ALL skilled category H-1B visa's should be handled like applying for a job. They send their resumes in, the company validates and interviews via teleconference. The company then sponsors the applicant to USCIS and they screen and double check background. IF approved, the employer accepts FULL responsibility and liability for the applicant's actions. These should be reviewed twice a yr for up to 5yrs. Wash, rinse, repeat.

Unskilled could be run by USCIS at the boarder. The farmer (for example) sends in his request for 80 workers. USCIS screens 80 workers, puts them on buses and sends them to the farmer. He counts and signs off. When the harvest is over they're picked up by buses and driven home.

Weigh the costs against what we're now spending to clean up our country and do what should have been done decades ago.

On 4/20/2025 at 7:03 PM, Social Media said:

She also indicated a willingness to welcome U.S.-based entrepreneurs and businesses looking to relocate due to Trump's recent “liberation day” rhetoric and plans for new tariffs targeting Chinese products. “We would always welcome into Britain global talent,” Reeves stated, adding, “I want Britain to be the best place in the world to start and to grow a business.”

Does everyone in Europe NEED to be shot, bombed or invaded before they act? China is the world's second largest economy and the #1 threat because it was allowed. STOP ALLOWING IT! 🥸

Why would ANY business want to start in "Jolly Old England" amidst you losing control of "The Empire". Winston has GOT to be turning in his grave, gnashing his stogy.

On 4/20/2025 at 7:03 PM, Social Media said:

And although hundreds of thousands of student visas are approved annually, many for extensions or changes in status, the specter of sudden revocation now hangs over international students like a storm cloud, casting uncertainty on their education and their future in the United States.

If these "Students" aren't smart enough to figure out that they are guests in America and misbehavior and breaking the furniture gets you the boot, then they're either too stupid to be here or lied from the start and lied on their application. Period. Full Stop.

Wonder how many of them will be dumb enough to try and take their paraphernalia with them.

On 4/20/2025 at 9:35 PM, Presnock said:

SEE!  I have been telling folks this for years!  I was a civil servent for many years and worked with some of the senior people within the government (different administrations) and never repeat never was impressed with these people. IMHO, they are nothing but teat suckers on the government dole.  As soon as elected, they learn how to use insider trading and other tricks to hopefully become rich - no way on their govt salary alone but many do get very rich (ie.  Pelosi) They can't even floor a non-insider trading bill as that is their bread and butter source of extra income - news reports earlier this month with Congresswoman Greene using Trumps on/offagain tactic to sell and buy, insider trading clearly identified.  These people only consider fattening up their next election campaign fund as they will hang around forever if folks don't wise up to them.  Like Bernie Sanders, check out his successful taking any bill to fruition - ZERO! - over 30 years!  The Democrats could not even stand together to defeat the current funding bill which widens the debt ceiling AGAIN!  They make all kinds of excuses but this one should have been widely voted down as the debt is already way beyond hopes of even breaking even with the yearly budget.  Time to tighten up the agencies and get rid of excess for sure so that the govt can begin tightening up!

In about 30 more days you'll see the next congressional bombshell hit. Waiting to see what happens when this law is actually enforced.

ps - as threatened by democrat leadership last week.

Congressional Stock Trading and the STOCK Act

https://campaignlegal.org/update/congressional-stock-trading-and-stock-act

On 4/17/2025 at 3:17 AM, Watawattana said:

Oh wait, there's a 2-tier justice system in the UK...

Looking like you lot need to reintroduce firearms to "The Common Man", the leaders can't seem to fix things. 🤠

6 hours ago, cambion said:

Marylander & US citizen here. Yes to getting Garcia back, no to Victor Martinez-Hernandez. In fact I find myself wondering why so much money and effort was spent to get rid of someone like Garcia instead of focusing on those actually dangerous like Martinez-Hernandez.

uuh...because your senator demonstrated  what a douchbag he is?

and the only money and effort spent are from left sources. We got him a "group rate". 😆

On 4/16/2025 at 7:09 PM, Social Media said:

“The result is a lot of needless pain and sleepless nights,” he said, criticizing what he views as a reckless dismantling of key institutions. “They’re shooting first and aiming later,” he added, underscoring the urgency he feels about the issue.

 

While Biden avoided mentioning Trump by name, the White House did not return the favor. In response to the former president’s remarks, a spokesperson labeled the speech “embarrassing” and directed attention to the official Social Security feed on X (formerly Twitter), which accused Biden of “lying to Americans.”

 

Despite the criticism, some former officials from Biden’s administration said this appearance should not be seen as the beginning of a broad public campaign. Rather, they characterized it as a strategic move on a subject close to Biden’s heart. “Coming out with a big democracy, rule of law speech would have been, maybe, too on the nose,” one former official explained. “So picking Social Security, something that is real to people... and it matters to him, makes a lot of sense.” Another added that this topic allowed Biden to “still command a certain level of attention and ability to set the agenda.”

The term "Gentle Euphemisms" screams to mind.

On 4/16/2025 at 10:37 PM, Wrwest said:

deprived of liberty without due process of the law

On 4/15/2025 at 7:08 PM, Social Media said:

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned European leaders that Chinese goods taxed out of American markets would soon target Europe: “Guess where they’re going to land? On European shores.” Yet, the EU’s response has been cautious. Though it recently raised tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, it has resisted broader Trump-style measures and is now preparing for talks in Beijing to soften the blow of U.S. actions.

Traitors! We defended you and rebuilt you twice and when the time has come for you to grow a pair and live up to your end you run to China waving white flags? Seriously?

This will be a VERY interesting meeting at the white house today with Giorgia Meloni reping for trade agreements for the EU.

Brings up flashbacks of Dec. 7th, 1941 where Japan had an envoy sitting in the white house with a peace proposal while Pearl Harbor was attacked.

On 4/15/2025 at 7:08 PM, Social Media said:

New York’s State Education Department, for instance, announced it would not enforce the Trump administration’s order on DEI policies in public schools. This blatant defiance underscores the need for a stronger federal response.

I hope he puts those (words I can't type here but are still not strong enough) UNDER the prison.

20 hours ago, koolkarl said:

Multiculturalism won't work in a million years. Again prior incompetent politicians who were not qualified for the job and never held accountable are responsible for this mess.  There are parts of Stockholm, inhabited by muslims that the police are too afraid to enter.  Can you imagine?

Thought they still had a king. Just round up the royal guards and send them out "Piking". Kings are the supreme leaders.

3 hours ago, Red Forever said:

Ah, so beat the shi* out of these protesters and they will “see the error of their ways “.

Yeah gotcha.

To quote the Beatles: "What they need is a damn good whacking". Ah UK, what a difference it is from then til now. You lads actually had your own country back then.

12 hours ago, Social Media said:

Youth Demand has quickly gained notoriety in recent weeks and is being referred to as “Just Stop Oil 2.0,” a nod to its close alignment with the soon-to-be-defunct environmental group known for high-profile protests.

If at first you don't succeed, try try again? Next time they should hose them down with fire trucks.

On 4/11/2025 at 7:04 PM, Social Media said:

“This is a disturbing evolution in Russia’s hybrid war against Europe,” said Marius Cesnulevicius, national security adviser to the Lithuanian president. “For Russia, age, gender and ideology don’t matter... their goal is to coerce and deter us from supporting Ukraine. We are supporting Ukraine, and, in the Kremlin’s logic, this means we are supporting Nazis.”

This is a very telling statement, especially the last sentence. Given world history over the last 100 years (as I referenced in another post) Germany is remembered very negatively for "Nazis", "Genocide" and "Attempted Ethnic Cleansing".

Having never lived in either Russia nor Europe, I had not realized that Russia is still pissed off at Germany and doesn't consider the matter resolved from WWI/WWII.

Probably really stirred the pot when you lot formed the EU and put Germany in charge. When was the last time your EU President invited Putin to dinner?

20 hours ago, jts-khorat said:

Or maybe -- actually the most likely -- you have not understood that we talk here about funding of whole cities and states? Your answer does not really seem to match my post

As a German, I give you a pass on your lack of education.

"There are three instances in U.S. history in which a portion of a state successfully seceded to create a new state: Kentucky which separated from Virginia in 1792, Maine separating from Massachusetts in 1820, and West Virginia, which also separated from Virginia, in 1863."

"The decision to secede from the union was a result of the building tensions in the United States during the 1800s over the institution of slavery, states' rights, and tariffs. States' rights refer to the powers and rights each state retains under the U.C. Constitution."

So, a successful secession is NOT an indicator of separation FROM the US but rather an unsolvable difference between the people of the petitioners resulting in new lines being draw on a map. The most recent example:

"Proponents of the proposal argued that dividing California into three states would provide fairer and more responsive governance for large regions outside of California's major cities. In July 2018, the Supreme Court of California pulled it from the ballot for further state constitutional review."

In conclusion, I weigh the lack of depth, thought and research on your part and post, the fact that you list Germany as your location, the fact that Europe even exists BECAUSE of USA involvement against Germany, which by the way is the ONLY country to start 2 World Wars to take over the world, I summarize the the world 'needs' the US way more than Germany. You're dismissed.

3 hours ago, jts-khorat said:

 

Because it is a two-edged sword.

 

Remove federal funding from too many states/cities and they might start to think that they do not need a federation at all...

Trying that would result in losing federal voting rights and eliminate their positions/reps in both houses. Starting to sound like a good idea. Those lame dickheads in Colorado are trying to pass a new state law that would make parents guilty of child abuse for failing to properly identify your child's gender. If the school officials disagree with a parent, the parent can have their child taken from them by the state.

On 4/11/2025 at 9:51 PM, proton said:

Sanctuary for illegals, gang members, child abusers and drug runners, why?

It's the only voting block that might still vote democrat. 😁

14 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Dear Folks,

 

Do XI's statements smack of projection?

Is this the best that he has left?

 

And, for that matter, are all XI's degrees FAKE?

For example, were China universities actually able to grant meaningful degrees during the Cultural Revolution?

What kind of education did XI actually enjoy when he was at college age?

One shudders to consider.

 

 

The Chinese people cannot stand this guy.

But, would it even be possible to vote him out of office?

 

He cannot live forever, or can he?

 

Might he have himself cloned, and then upload his mind and his thought to NEURAL LINK?

Will China ever be able to get rid of this bounder?

 

He has already been wreaking havoc since just before the Beijing games.

When is enough enough?

 

Clearly, he is a Mao wanna be.

 

Regards,

Gamma

 

 

I've heard at least 2-3 news casters here in the states say during discussion that they wouldn't be surprised if he just disappeared, like his general did a few months ago.