As a land use planning consultant (among other things) I have the privilege of working with all kinds of professionals, from lawyers to engineers to geologists. It is among that last group that I have become familiar with the superb work of Brian Oram who happens to be the founder of the
Thank you Thomas Shepstone and Brian Oram - a very sensible commentary. As for the possibility that weeds may take more advantage of increased CO2 than crops, I'm learning that just as one man's meat is another man's poison, one man's weed is another man's food or medicine. I'm not very enthusiastic about monoculture or herbicides, but really enjoy learning about native plants and small gardening. I wish everyone could have a little garden - it's a buffer against the probability of economic distress and it's good for the soul.
Thank you Thomas Shepstone and Brian Oram - a very sensible commentary. As for the possibility that weeds may take more advantage of increased CO2 than crops, I'm learning that just as one man's meat is another man's poison, one man's weed is another man's food or medicine. I'm not very enthusiastic about monoculture or herbicides, but really enjoy learning about native plants and small gardening. I wish everyone could have a little garden - it's a buffer against the probability of economic distress and it's good for the soul.
Thanks, Al!