John Campbell actually supports the current process in Florida to ban chemtrails. The reason? The connection to geoengineering, including "solar dimming". Interesting angle.
Yes, it's true that solar dimming—also known as global dimming—can negatively affect agriculture and photosynthesis in plants.
Here's why:
🌥️ What is Solar Dimming?
Solar dimming refers to a reduction in the amount of sunlight reaching Earth's surface due to particles and pollutants (like sulfate aerosols) in the atmosphere that reflect or absorb solar radiation. It can also occur as a result of volcanic eruptions, industrial emissions, or intentional geoengineering efforts (e.g., solar radiation management).
🌱 Effects on Photosynthesis and Agriculture:
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Reduced Photosynthesis:
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Plants rely on sunlight for photosynthesis, the process by which they produce energy.
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Less light means less energy available, leading to slower growth, reduced yields, and sometimes lower nutritional value in crops.
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Crop Yield Reduction:
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Studies have shown that during periods of significant dimming (e.g., after volcanic eruptions), crop productivity drops.
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For example, after the Mount Pinatubo eruption in 1991, global sunlight levels dropped slightly, and there were measurable agricultural impacts in some regions.
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Disruption of Seasonal Growth Cycles:
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Some crops are highly sensitive to light levels, and prolonged dimming can disrupt flowering or fruiting times, affecting harvest cycles.
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🌎 Additional Considerations:
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In some cases, diffuse light (scattered light under hazy conditions) can penetrate deeper into plant canopies, slightly improving photosynthesis in lower leaves—but this effect rarely outweighs the overall negative impact of less total sunlight.
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If dimming is caused by air pollution, the same pollutants can directly harm plant tissues or affect rainfall patterns, further damaging crops.
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