Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Scientists Debate Shading Earth As Climate Fix (via NPR)

Volcanic eruptions, like this blast from Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991, send sulfate particles into the air. These particles reflect part of the sun’s radiation and have a cooling effect on the Earth. Scientists are debating whether spraying tiny particles into the stratosphere could help combat climate change…. (from NPR: All Things Considered)

Scientists Debate Shading Earth As Climate Fix (via NPR)

Volcanic eruptions, like this blast from Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991, send sulfate particles into the air. These particles reflect part of the sun’s radiation and have a cooling effect on the Earth. Scientists are debating whether spraying tiny particles into the stratosphere could help combat climate change…. (from NPR: All Things Considered)

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