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With the world’s nations unwilling to reduce their emissions, a growing number of scientists say we need to begin researching “geoengineering” – ways to artificially reduce sunlight or manipulate plants or the oceans to absorb huge amounts of CO2. Should we start researching ways to counteract global warming?
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NO. Geoengineering is yet another example of technological hubris – we shouldn’t even think of playing Zeus. — 73 votes
(74.49%)
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YES. With political action at a standstill we might need a Plan B to avoid catastrophic and deadly global temperature rise. — 25 votes
(25.51%)
Total Votes: 98
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