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Old July 31st 08, 10:57 PM posted to uk.sci.astronomy
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Default BBC - A quick fix for global warming

It's the stuff of science fiction, but could mirrors in space or sea
water sprayed in the air be shortcuts to halt global warming?

"It's Dr Strangelove. But it's the kind of Dr Strangelove you could
see governments really using."

That's how one expert describes geo-engineering - the idea that we can
use a kind of technical quick fix to cool the planet if global warming
accelerates.

More at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7533600.stm

Just imagine how it'll destroy the viewing