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A Plan to Hack the Planet

A Plan to Hack the Planet

FromThe Journal.


A Plan to Hack the Planet

FromThe Journal.

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Tech CEO Luke Iseman has an idea he wants to sell the world: A business plan to cool the Earth by dimming the amount of sunlight that hits the planet. As WSJ’s Eric Niiler explains, the principle behind the idea, geoengineering, is getting big investment but is also sparking serious scientific debate.



Further Reading:

- Mexico Bans Climate Startup’s Experiment to Cool the Earth 



Further Listening:

- Banks’ Alliance to Fight Climate Change is on the Rocks  

- Why an Arctic Treasure is Spurring Hope and Dread 







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Released:
Mar 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The most important stories, explained through the lens of business. A podcast about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson. The Journal is a co-production from Gimlet Media and The Wall Street Journal.