SAFELY ADDRESSING ADAPTATION ON A GLOBAL SCALE! by Johnnie Buttram

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Michael Brown Jun 18, 2014 01:25 Catalyst 1 \| Share via:	Hi, Thank you submitting this proposal. My comments are as follows: 1. The 'Pitch' is not really a pitch, it is an observation. Try to distill the essence of your proposal into a few assertive sentences that explain what you are proposing. 2. Similarly, the summary contains some very good background information (which should be sourced) but is not actually a summary. I get to the end of the summary and I still have no idea where this is going. 3. I do not agree with your assertion that deserts are useless. Be careful to distinguish between deserts and desertification; it is not the same thing. 4. If I understand this proposal, the idea is to irrigate deserts with saltwater in order to increase the amount of biomass on earth. By directing seawater into desert areas that are below sea level, you can also generate power; the water will then evaporate, allowing this to work in a cyclical fashion. As well you assert that this will neutralize coastal flooding and sea expansion. It would help this proposal to focus less on specifics, such as the diameter of the pipes you would use, and try to clearly and succinctly explain what you are proposing to do. Graphics would help immensely, as you acknowledge with your placeholders. I would also like to see citations, such as your assertion that the Sahara Desert can absorb one meter of sea rise. You will also need to consider that this action will almost certainly exterminate all life in the Sahara Desert and decrease surface albedo. There are also people there who may not appreciate living in a saltwater marsh. Best of luck, Mike
Johnnie Buttram Jun 19, 2014 05:06 Member 2 \| Share via:	Proposal contributor Dear Michael Brown, Thank you for your comments! I am in the process of updating this proposal as we move closer to the July deadline. Hopefully you will be able to note that I have taken seriously many of your suggestions. As to dealing with the specifics of pipe diameter - this was a huge factor to aid in the handling, and discharge needed to help figure the costs associated with the project. As you suggested - I will also add more citations to the updated version. Especially noting the posting to the Google Geo-engineering Blog-site by Dr. Stephen Salter the Sahara Desert has the capacity to hold one meter+ of sea expansion. I have had the graphics ready to post for over a month - but not being the brightest bulb on the tree when it comes to computers - I have run into difficulty transferring them to the template. Hopefully the graphics will be posted this coming week which should help us better overview this situation. Michael - thanks again for your helpful comments! Johnnie Buttram
Agharese Lucia Ojelede Jul 9, 2014 05:49 Catalyst 3 \| Share via:	Hello, Relying on the world leaders to take responsibility and action is a huge task that may not be easily achieved since no specific action plan is stated. I wish you the best. Arese
Johnnie Buttram Jul 10, 2014 07:05 Member 4 \| Share via:	Proposal contributor Dear Arese, Thank you for pointing out there seems to be no direction or consensus coming from those in leadership positions who may be able to do something constructive if they could just get on the same page. Years ago, I read a great quote from Jimmy Buffett stating, "Indecision may or may not be my problem." As an inventor, who has worked on Climate Change Solutions absolutely free of charge for 7 years to hopefully help save one life of an innocent child - I am afraid nothing tangible is going to happen unless our planetary leadership seeks compassion for those within their responsibility. Arese, thank you for your time and devotion to do the right thing. Johnnie Buttram
Sergio Pena Jul 19, 2014 09:06 Catalyst 5 \| Share via:	Hi, everyone would appreciate some changes to focus more on your proposal. Emory have been working on a similar idea since 1970s self production. About the project, how would you manage the role of hte States in order not to prohibited your project on land? Best.
Johnnie Buttram Jul 20, 2014 12:05 Member 6 \| Share via:	Proposal contributor Dear Sergio Pena, Thank you for your comment and your question of how to manage the role of the States who may prohibit this life saving project on land? To be honest - I don't know?? As an example; About 30+ years my baby brother (about 22 at the time) went to Nigeria and helped establish a cattle ranch to upgrade their herds to produce more and a better quality beef to feed the hungry. Although the contractor never compensated him for his contribution . . about 7 years ago he put together a huge project to establish cattle production for Nigeria. Law and order has now broken down in Nigeria where my brothers support has pulled out on him. Chaos . . Has cost him - his marriage - 7 years of his time - his beautiful home - friends etc. etc. This example - is one of my greatest fears not only my project and the projects of my fellow researchers and inventors . . but for Planet Earth as well. If our leadership waits one day to long to make the right call and migration and chaos breaks out the domino effect will bring us all down in the inevitable end. This is why in my profile I believed innovation and preservation must seek the common ground to move progress forward. We're running out of time! Sergio, thank you for your time! It is so important that you and those with your skills continue to move these projects forward before it's to late. Thank you, Johnnie Buttram