Reply #16: Speaking of the Ph Levels of the Oceans

[Vogon_Glory]

Speaking of the Ph levels of the oceans, the rising carbon dioxide levels of the seas appears to be altering the oceans' chemistry from the alkaline to the acidic. This transformation is already beginning to raise hob with the shell-making processes of corals, shell fish, and plankton.

I am genuinely concerned that continuing the carbon dioxide buildup will set off massive ocean die-offs. While there may be some dying offs, I think that the effects can hopefully be lessened if human civilization moves away from petroleum and other carbon-based fossil fuels.

We may fail, but damnit, we really ought to try anyway!

I had had quietly pro-nuclear opinions for some years. I joined many other environmentalists during the 1970s in silencing my support of nuclear power while the anti-nuclear zealots reform the movement's opinions concerning nuclear power in the late 1970's. This was a mistake on my part, as I've realized first by the acid rain problem, then as I watched the mounting evidence for man-made global warming, and now with what's happening in the seas.