The Daily An Engineering Experiment to Cool the Earth
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Apr 5, 2024 
Christopher Flavelle, a climate change journalist for The New York Times, dives into innovative solutions to combat global warming. He discusses the bold new approaches scientists are exploring, like the marine cloud brightening experiment that successfully tested enhancing cloud reflectivity. Flavelle highlights the ethical dilemmas and risks of geoengineering, reflecting on its potential as a solution amidst the pressing climate crisis. He also emphasizes the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations, sparking an essential conversation about adaptation.
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Climate Intervention
- Scientists are considering backup measures to fight global warming.
- These include intervening in the climate itself due to rising temperatures and emissions.
Cloud Brightening Inspiration
- John Latham's son asked why clouds are bright, prompting Latham to consider manipulating clouds' reflectivity.
- This led to research on reflecting sunlight to counteract global warming.
Cloud Reflectivity
- Making clouds more reflective can bounce sunlight back into space.
- This prevents heat from getting trapped in Earth's atmosphere.