The Ministry of the Future is fiction at it’s worse because like The Lord of the Flies it presents humans as not caring for each other when we always do when the chips are down. It is a tale of individuals saving the day when we only survive by working together. The deceit of the first chapter is set in foreign Asia where people are seen as other because we know Americans would never so abandon a municipality. Look at the California fires where the outpouring of support has been summarized as “the love is thicker than the smoke.”
If only people read the landscape and seascape for climate change solutions as intently as they read The Ministry of the Future. Instead of believing in the words of scientists and deferring to what is printed in their esteemed publications, practice science by observing, questioning, recording and communicating.
A tipping point is crossed when sufficient vegetation and soils are lost. Surfaces of the land harden or are paved over, transforming into hot plates or heat islands. These surfaces warm stormwater that is no longer held by vegetation and soils. The warm freshwater then rushes to the sea, spreading its heat across the salty sea surface. By noon, the bare ground has warmed the air, causing it to rise in spiral thermals, leading to changes in the climate.
To mitigate the negative impacts on our climate, it is crucial to restore vegetation with deeper soils. Carbohydrates photosynthesized by plants are put into the ground, holding minerals so far apart that four inches of soil can hold seven inches of rainwater. This water infiltrates into groundwater, making it available during dry periods.
A high diversity of native plants is important because plants that cooperate via mycorrhizal networks are more fit for survival than those that compete. These plants can restore the water cycle, resulting in more white puffy cumulus cloud cover. Historically, the Earth was covered by more than 50% cumulus cloud cover. However, due to climate change, cumulus cloud cover has decreased by 1% or 2%.
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On the US Eastern Seaboard, the Gulf Stream is strengthened with more stormwater from off the land. NASA’s 2024 Arctic Ice Melt animated video clearly demonstrates the impact of Atlantic Ocean water on melting Arctic Sea ice. The seasonal ice melt does not begin along a warming shore but rather starts along the Greenland Sea. As the world turns to the east, the warm ocean current veers right, entering the Arctic Sea due to the centrifugal motion of the Coriolis Effect. The last ice remains thick along Canada and Greenland’s shore, while at the North Pole, icebergs crowd the sea.
To restore Arctic Sea ice and the climate, it is essential to return the land to a more natural state with diverse native plants and deeper soils. These plants not only improve the water cycle but also contribute to a more stable and resilient climate. By focusing on reforestation and sustainable land management practices, we can mitigate the effects of climate change and work towards a healthier planet.
Restoring the climate with native plants and deeper soils is a viable and sustainable solution. By understanding the importance of vegetation and soils in maintaining the water cycle and regulating temperature, we can make informed decisions to combat climate change. The reintroduction of diverse native plants will not only help restore the climate but also promote biodiversity, support ecosystems, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.
