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It's Time to Engineer the Sky: Global warming is so rampant that some scientists say we should begin altering the stratosphere to block sunlight, even if it jeopardizes rain and crops | SciAm (www.scientificamerican.com)
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[–] Jackofmany@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

If we implement an effective mitigation measure for global warming, why would those who profit from emitting CO2 feel any urgency to stop?

Despite the potential usefulness, i suspect it would find justification to allow continuation of fossil fuel consumption.