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Environmental scientist David Keith talks about a cheap, effective, shocking solution to climate change: What if we, basically, injected a huge cloud of ash into the atmosphere, to deflect sunlight and heat?
About David Keith
David Keith studies our climate, and the many ideas we've come up with to fix it. A wildly original thinker, he challenges us to look at climate solutions that may seem daring, sometimes even... Read full bio »
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