SEND in the marine geologists!
The Seattle Times reports a skilful assertion by University of Washington marine geologist John Delaney about the relevance of his work – or is it a disguised plea for funding? The ST summarises Delaney’s argument thus: “The ability to grow food on land is directly tied to the ocean’s motion. The ocean’s health will determine whether the planet can feed humanity. The chasm between the haves and the have-nots has historically fomented political dissent, and in the future the divide could widen between wealthy nations and developing nations that can’t feed their populations. Therefore, studying…
