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Originally Posted by sjastro
There was some right wing think tank group in the States (the name escapes me) that acid rain was beneficial as it promoted crop growth.
Steven
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That may well be true. Talking to researchers in this area, soil pH has an impact on plant growth, as do may other factors. Mild stress also may promote growth.
It was to no doubt counter the hysteria surrounding so called "acid" rain. That doesn't mean that simple measure at modest cost to scrub SO2 should not be taken. It just means that the cost and benefits should be fully understood in formulating public policy. It should not be driven by hysteria and misinformation.
With AGW, we have hysteria and misinformation.