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Manipulating Earth’s weather to fix problems might seem like an idea straight out of science fiction and, indeed, could have unintended consequences.
Nevertheless, the authors of a study published yesterday in Science Advances argue that a particular type of geoengineering called marine cloud brightening should be taken seriously in the face of a recurring climate phenomenon called “El Niño.” The approach would be controversial, but computer models indicate its potential to mitigate El Niño’s destructive effects, according to the study.
Invent the goddamn technology. It’s ‘technically feasible.’ We’re actively working to make this thing compoundingly, exponentially worse every day, and doing nothing to stop it, so let’s give it a fucking try here, team. The odds seem to be in our favor on this one.
The problem is that it could also make things compoundingly, exponentially worse if we fuck it up.
So let’s continue doing nothing and burn this shit to the ground. Good plan.
The choices aren’t “geoengineering” and “nothing”
“Zero-out carbon emissions” is still actually an option.
Be sure to let us know how that goes
The energy crisis being caused by the wars in Ukraine and Iran are actually forcing electrification to happen.
Will it be fast enough? We’ll certainly find out. I won’t need to let you know, you’ll know.