Cloud control: Humanity's never-ending quest to control the weather
For over a century, we’ve turned to technology in an attempt to control the weather. Are today’s geoengineering proposals any better?
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For over a century, we’ve turned to technology in an attempt to control the weather. Are today’s geoengineering proposals any better?
Some observers argue the end of SCoPEx should mark the end of such proposals. Others say any future experiments should proceed in markedly different ways.
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A bold engineering project might show a way to slow sea-level rise — and bring new imagination to the fight against climate change.
The renowned scientist argues that the world is warming faster than climate models predict, and is in favor of bold approaches to block some of the sun's rays.