Scientists want to test a solar umbrella that could help fight climate change

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culopatin · 14h ago

I get the premise but it got me thinking that I’m not sure I agree on that a small, group of people decide how much sun gets to the whole planet. I’m sure there would be noticeable changes in farming output and climate right?

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Scientists want to test a solar umbrella that could help fight climate change

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