Longer flights to curb vapour trails

[Still Waters]

Large condensation trails in the sky caused by aircraft could be eliminated by re-routing flight paths, say scientists.

Researchers are concerned about the climate change potential of these wispy, man-made clouds.

But a new study suggests that making changes to existing flight routes could curb their warming impact.

http://www.bbc.co.uk...onment-27907399

[Space Commander Travis]

longer flights? no, all you need is vinegar. There's videos about it on Yowtube.

[DecoNoir]

Of course now you have the problem of increased fuel consumption. I suppose its down to choosing the lesser evil.

[Merc14]

next faux crisis in the making.

[Doug1029]

Researchers are concerned about the climate change potential of these wispy, man-made clouds.

The concern is that we don't know that much about them. Are they are problem or not?

They add particulates to the atmosphere. That would have a short-term positive effect on temps. But they also shade the ground, which would have a negative effect.

Particulates have a short life-span anyway. If we could eliminate them, the effect would disappear in two or three weeks.

Merc: it's a little early to decide that this constitutes a crisis. And even if it does, it's not likely to be a big one.

Doug

[Merc14]

The concern is that we don't know that much about them. Are they are problem or not?

They add particulates to the atmosphere. That would have a short-term positive effect on temps. But they also shade the ground, which would have a negative effect.

Particulates have a short life-span anyway. If we could eliminate them, the effect would disappear in two or three weeks.

Merc: it's a little early to decide that this constitutes a crisis. And even if it does, it's not likely to be a big one.

Doug

You misunderstand me, I KNOW it isn't a crisis but they are now pushing it as one and so it will be, eventually, once the MSM gets a hold of it. It may be a shortlived crisis because the premise is ridiculous but crisis it will be. Mark my words, that is how the hysterics factory that is MSM works.

Edited June 20, 2014 by Merc14

[MordorOrc]

Vapor trails are the least of the Earth's problems at the moment. Doing something about them would be like clipping the toenails of a cancer patient.

[bmk1245]

The concern is that we don't know that much about them. Are they are problem or not?

They add particulates to the atmosphere. That would have a short-term positive effect on temps. But they also shade the ground, which would have a negative effect.

Particulates have a short life-span anyway. If we could eliminate them, the effect would disappear in two or three weeks.

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"Short lifespan", nevertheless, particulates do "serve" as condensation centers. The only way to get rid of them - hydrogen fuel (with all consequences).