Mad, Mad Ways to Save the World

While I diligently avoid plastic bags and recycle everything possible, scientists around the world are coming up with much BIGGER ideas for saving the planet.


Starting February 15th, the Discovery Channel will be airing a show discussing these ideas. A British paper Mail Online has a sneak preview.

Ideas include:

1. SEEDING THE OCEANS WITH IRON FILINGS

2. INSTALLING MIRRORS OVER THE SAHARA

3. INSTALLING A SUNSHIELD IN SPACE

4. CREATING ARTIFICIAL WEATHER

5. SIMULATING ARTIFICIAL VOLCANOES

6. USING GIANT FACTORY FILTERS

7. CREATING JELLYFISH FARMS

8. WRAPPING UP GREENLAND IN A GIANT BLANKET

9. REPLANTING FORESTS - FROM THE AIR

10. MOVE THE EARTH FURTHER AWAY FROM THE SUN

Seriously, read the article. It's fascinating. Then set your DVR.