<description>&lt;p&gt;Could altering the Earth’s atmosphere to reflect back some of the sun’s rays be a solution to climate change? It would likely decrease global temperatures, but it might lead to climate wars. Humanity might become “addicted” to it for survival. And ultimately, would this technology only distract us from tackling the real problem of carbon emissions?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For links to materials referenced in the episode, suggestions for further learning, and guest bios, visit &lt;a href="http://bravenewplanet.org/"&gt;bravenewplanet.org&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; Learn more about your ad-choices at &lt;a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com"&gt;https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Brave New Planet

Pushkin Industries

A Radical Approach to Climate Change

OCT 19, 202058 MIN
Brave New Planet

A Radical Approach to Climate Change

OCT 19, 202058 MIN

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Could altering the Earth’s atmosphere to reflect back some of the sun’s rays be a solution to climate change? It would likely decrease global temperatures, but it might lead to climate wars. Humanity might become “addicted” to it for survival. And ultimately, would this technology only distract us from tackling the real problem of carbon emissions?

For links to materials referenced in the episode, suggestions for further learning, and guest bios, visit bravenewplanet.org

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.