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GEOENGINEERING

Can we engineer the environment to avoid a climate crisis? The idea of geoengineering has many academics and scientists contemplating ways to tinker with nature to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. But tweaking Mother Nature may come with unforeseen consequences. Here we explore the nascent efforts, emerging industries, and ongoing debate around geoengineering.

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