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Can Silt in the Sky Save the Earth from Global Warming?

According to a study in the Journal Science, particles capable of deflecting solar radiation be injected into the stratosphere to temporary decelerate global warming. This would simulate a condition similar to large volcanic eruptions ejecting material into the stratosphere, creating a haze that will deflect solar radiation.

Here’s a link to a recent interview with the author of the paper Tom Wigley of National Center for Atmospheric Research on NPR.

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Posted by Moderator on September 15th, 2006 filed in Air Pollution, Carbon, Environment, Global Warming, NCAR, Ozone, Sustainability, Technology, greenhouse, weather Discuss now »