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Old 15th Apr 2010, 12:31
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A4

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Hmm. Hopefully this might focus attention on just how negligable mans contribution to planetary CO2 emmissions actually is. This eruption (which may just be the start of something much bigger has probably pumped out more than an entire day/week/month/year's worth of aviation emissions. Has any expert been on TV giving an estimate - I'd be interested to know.

I'm all for reducung waste and doing our bit - but this shows that mother nature can, at her whim, neutralise any effort we mere mortals make.

If this does indeed continue for a few days/weeks it has the potential to tip some carriers over the edge.

Very interesting times ahead.

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