Fixing the Sky: The Checkered History of Weather and Climate Control

Fixing the Sky: The Checkered History of Weather and Climate Control

Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0231144121
ISBN 13: 9780231144124
Publication date: September 2nd, 2010
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Pages: 344

Genres: Science Fiction, History, Health & Wellness

James Rodger Fleming explores the intriguing and often controversial journey of humanity's attempts to control weather and climate. This examination delves into history, tracing the various methods tried over the years, from ambitious geoengineering projects to local weather modification initiatives.

Fleming not only illuminates the scientific endeavors behind these efforts but also addresses the ethical and political implications that arise when mankind takes the weather into its own hands. As the debate surrounding global warming intensifies, the narrative challenges readers to consider whether manipulating the climate is the answer to a problem that may require a more nuanced approach.

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