What if humanity could cool the planet by blocking a small fraction of sunlight before it reaches Earth?
Scientists have proposed using thousands of lightweight reflective spacecraft positioned between Earth and the Sun. By redirecting a small amount of solar energy, the system could potentially reduce global temperatures and slow some climate impacts.
But solar storms, mechanical failures, changing rainfall patterns, and political control could turn this solution into a global risk.
Could a space shield buy humanity more time—or would controlling sunlight be too dangerous?
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