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The Sunday Story: Startups want to cool Earth by reflecting sunlight

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Exploring the Risks and Innovations of Solar Geoengineering

This chapter examines the emerging field of solar geoengineering, spotlighting startups that are testing methods to reflect sunlight as a means to mitigate global warming. It discusses a sulfur dioxide balloon demonstration and the associated benefits and risks, emphasizing the need for regulatory oversight in this delicate area.

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