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Cool Us or Kill Us? Did Geoengineering Cause a Huge Famine? - This episode of Weathered explores the controversial world of solar geoengineering by injecting sulfate aerosols into the stratosphere, looking at both the controversial promises and profound risks associated with manipulating the Earth's climate. Luke Iseman, the founder of Make Sunsets, tells us about his start up that is already releasing small amounts of sulfur dioxide into our skies.

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Cool Us or Kill Us? Did Geoengineering Cause a Huge Famine?

As we contemplate solar geoengineering, we need to look at the risks first.

We Found the Worst Weather on Earth

Where is the most extreme weather on planet earth? We'll tell you!

Is Earth's Largest Heat Transfer Really Shutting Down?

What is the likelihood that the AMOC will collapse, and what would the consequences be?

These Diseases Love a Warmer World But Which Should We Worry

Disease-carrying insects are spreading as the planet warms.

About Weathered

Natural disasters and extreme weather can happen without warning. And with the impacts of climate change, more Americans than ever are at risk. Weathered will highlight real stories from people affected by natural disasters across the country and explain how families and communities can be prepared.