Open Thread

April 17th, 2010 10:15 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: Iceland's volcano.

This is already harming the air transportation industry. What other impacts might it have on the global economy if any?

Maybe more importantly, will Eyjafjallajökull impact the global warming debate? Scientists say it's too small to cause a cooling, but what about all that extra CO2 being spewed into the atmosphere?

Finally, will this eruption be politically beneficial for anyone?