I think the more free scientific knowledge is to access, the more likely itis someone will connect the dots,?

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& come up with ideas to make life on the planet better possibly coming up with solutions that save us from our selfish, destructive ways. What do you think? I ask this Q because I have asked a Q about rainwater composition on YA and I have received no answers of merit. I have some ideas that having the info I want would help me research/investigate some problems about water use of interest to all of us. I have used a search engine and I find sources of info on the subject, but I find the info is provided by sources (eg like the American Geophysical Union AGU, a nonprofit Association that wants money for the studies already paid for by gov't grants. I can't afford the costs and l feel that the costs, given the existence of the internet, should be so minimalas to be irrelevant. The same can be said of many such *Associations* who claim to act or be in the unselfish service of mankind. TWH 05272007-5

Gene, your point is not addressing the access and cost issues I raised and it seems to accept or maybe even support the status quo. Technology like the internet can't make a difference if humans keep acting selfishly when they don't have to. Time and Knowledge are the most valuable assets humans have and they should be freely shared for maximum effect for the benefit of all.

Gene your homepage shows over 20k in answer points yet you have asked only 1(one Q). What gives?

Answer 1

I quite agree with you about the freedom of information angle, and I don't just mean access to data - if you can pay!

There seems to be a gaping hole between what the Internet was devised and designed for and the many ways "big business" can find to make money with it. I include in that statement the people who see it primarily as a source of income.

I don't know much about rainwater composition but can I suggest you investigate the British Met. Offices' website www.metoffice.gov.uk .

Though they may not have the information you need, I feel with a little investigation and a few well aimed emails, you will find some one with knowledge of this area of study, who may be able to point you towards real "not for profit" associations

Good luck and don't let the b*stards grind you down (as my dad used to say!)

Answer 2

This not a scientific or academic site. That's where you need to look.

Answer 3

very confusing matter. query at google and yahoo. that could help!