The Dangerous Belief That Extreme Technology Will Fix Climate Change – The Huffington Post
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Article Synopsis – As more research focuses on geoengineering, it is becoming more plausible that nations may turn to it as a solution for climate change, but it comes with very great risks. “Some suggest geoengineering will disrupt rainfall worldwide and damage the earth’s protective ozone layer. A Rutgers University study published in January suggested that suddenly stopping a large geoengineering project, once it has started, could lead to rapid warming, pushing species into extinction and accelerating climate change. Relying on a technological fix also avoids the mountain moving required to wean ourselves off fossil fuels”. To read the actual article click here.