Geoengineering proponents advocate for additional solutions beyond emission reduction due to slow progress. Solar geoengineering is contentious, offering time to decarbonize or posing risks. Polar geoengineering aims to slow sea level rise by addressing the physical addition of water molecules to the oceans.
The US Supreme Court has granted the former President immunity from prosecution for official acts committed while in office. We ask what that means for future Presidents and the 2024 American election. Humanity is standing by while sea levels rise. Now scientists want to geo-engineer polar ice to stem the flow (10:45). And why a hot sauce beloved by many suddenly disappeared from our shelves (19:45).
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