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Hail Mary or Pandora's Box? Can Geoengineering Fix Climate Change?

Apr 2, 2024

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Climate change is the monster under the bed of our generation. We're scrambling for solutions, and some scientists are looking to a controversial technology: geoengineering. But can we outsmart nature with mirrors, bubbles, and space vacuums?

Let's dive into the murky world of tinkering with the Earth's thermostat.


Climate Change

The Burning Truth: We Need Solutions, Fast

Global temperatures are on the rise, fueled by greenhouse gas emissions. From scorching heatwaves in Australia (which recently saw its hottest March on record) to devastating floods in India, the impacts are undeniable. We need to curb emissions, but what about actively manipulating the climate?


Geoengineering: A Technological Hail Mary

Geoengineering encompasses a wide range of ideas, some more outlandish than others. Here are a few hot-button topics:

  • Solar Dimming: Injecting reflective particles into the atmosphere to mimic volcanic eruptions and deflect sunlight. This idea gained renewed attention after a recent Harvard research project was cancelled due to backlash from environmental groups