The world's first field trial of marine cloud brightening. If successful, it could help to determine the future of the great barrier reef. The research has been driven by fear that humans might one day be forced to deliberately manipulate the earth's climate and weather systems.
Australian scientists are developing new technologies to help protect coral from climate change.
Earlier this year, a team of researchers used a mist-machine to artificially brighten clouds in order to block sunlight above Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The project is the world’s first field trial of marine cloud brightening and is among a number of techniques and technologies being developed to save the country’s reefs from the worst effects of climate change.
This is an audio version of our feature: Can artificially altered clouds save the Great Barrier Reef?
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