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One solution, which I admit is out there, is what if we actively cook the earth? While yes, it would be an engineering challenge, I think it is quite reasonabl
by aerophilic 7y ago
One solution, which I admit is out there, is what if we actively cook the earth?
While yes, it would be an engineering challenge, I think it is quite reasonable to create an “adjustable solar shade”. Basically build up enough reflectors at the Lagrange point to selectively “cool” parts of earth. Yes, it would be a massive undertaking, but could potentially be done mostly autonomously.
If our timeline is 30 years, this may be more achievable than alternatives.
Elevator pitch: use materials from asteroids to build huge reflectors in space. Side benefit is it would enable large scale mining of the sky.
- ForHackernews 7y ago> what if we actively cook the earth? We're already doing that. ;)
- aerophilic 7y agoHeh, Realize I meant “shade” not cook =p. In any case, hopefully intent is clear.