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Sep 9Liked by Ali Bin Shahid

Super job putting together all the elements of this complex problem.

However, the info comes from different systems or places and may not work as expected in Valencia, where you are trying the recovery of the rain, isn’t it?

This is a real life experiment, the winds in the area have to be well know although it is unpredictable at least a pattern.

The experiment of the Aleso Salina brothers with the rivers of water could be used as tracer if the water is dyed with coloring food ( something not harmful) to see the cloud formation or to flow the water. The same for evatranspirration from the forest.

The evolution of each system is going to be independent and unpredictable. In the Loess plateau many trees die, they believe bc it was only one type of tree, although it is the most successful experiment to recover the rain.

Do you have an approved project in Valencia community to recover the rain? Congrats

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I wasn't clear on what you meant by "different places."

This approach is based on a bioprecipitation framework where the core principles and strategies remain unchanged, no matter the region—much like how the laws of physics that govern motion remain consistent when you apply brakes while driving a car.

For Valencia, variables such as topography, surface temperatures, wind patterns, and precipitation patterns are integral inputs to this framework. These factors guide the development of a regeneration strategy tailored to local conditions.

Regarding the Areso brothers and their katabatic tower exploring katabatic winds, using food coloring to trace wind patterns is innovative, but the impact on, or competition with, other cloud condensation nuclei is still unknown. This uncertainty adds complexity to the dynamics of the atmosphere. Radioisotopes might be used to trace moisture from groundwater to cloud formation, potentially offering insights into the biotic pump effect—how inland and local moisture dynamics operate.

Focusing solely on the bioprecipitation, historical data and patterns of rainfall, particularly during quiet weather when no weather systems are present, provide robust evidence of its effectiveness. This has been corroborated by other studies.

With respect to Valencia, although there's still some time before the project is greenlit, I remain hopeful for an expedited approval. This is critical not just for Valencia, but for the entirety of Spain and Italy, especially considering the potential food shortages that could arise from adverse climate conditions and conflicts. Timely intervention is essential to prevent dire outcomes.

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