Scientists are considering literally modifying the Earth’s atmosphere to save us from climate change – Mic

The climate is changing and the planet is warming thanks to human activity. But if humans can change the climate, why can’t we just change it for the better? A radical and controversial plan that would artificially modify the Earth’s atmosphere to cool the planet is starting to gain traction, according to the New York Times.
The idea hinges on a concept called solar geoengineering or solar climate intervention. Climate change occurs because greenhouse gases trap the Sun’s energy in our atmosphere,…

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