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Solar Radiation Management: unnecessary, unhealthy, and impractical.

Solar Radiation Management: unnecessary, unhealthy, and impractical.

The idea of blocking out the sun used to be in the realm of science fiction... Climate anxiety is pushing for it to be a reality soon.

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Dr. Matthew Wielicki
Jun 15, 2023
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What is solar radiation management?

Solar radiation management, sometimes solar radiation modification (SRM), is a field of research and technology aimed at manipulating the Earth's energy balance. It involves various techniques that attempt to reflect a portion of the incoming solar radiation back into space, thereby reducing the amount of heat absorbed…

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