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We could eliminate winter on most of earth in a much simpler way, and generate lots of electricity as a side effect, using ocean thermal energy conversion plants [1].

Using thermal gradient of ocean near equator they generate electricity and heat up deep water, which results in stronger gulfstream, and another set of heat exchange plants in the arctic uses temperature difference between air and water, (which is normally separated by ice in the winter). This will result in much milder climate everywhere.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_thermal_energy_conversio...




Sounds like hacking the climate. We all know there will be a lot of "bugs" before we get it right.


Yes, but it is a slow and gradual process, and will be useful in unfinished form too by providing extra fish and electicity, so we'll have plenty of time for debugging.




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