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Dim the Sun: $1 Buys Climate Change Fix
3 Dec
Summary
- A startup aims to cool the planet by releasing sulfur dioxide.
- Customers pay $1 to fund balloon launches into the stratosphere.
- These particles would reflect sunlight, theoretically reducing global temperatures.
A California-based startup, Make Sunsets, has introduced a unique method for combating climate change, inviting individuals to contribute as little as $1. The company's founder, Luke Iseman, plans to release balloons filled with sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere. This initiative seeks to leverage geoengineering by dispersing particles that would reflect sunlight away from Earth.
The process involves Iseman driving to hills near Saratoga, California, to launch these balloons. His goal is to create a cumulative effect where widespread particle release could marginally dim the sun, thus mitigating global warming. Over a thousand customers have already paid to support this endeavor.
This method draws parallels to volcanic eruptions, which are known to release sulfur dioxide and subsequently cause temporary global cooling. Make Sunsets is pioneering a crowdfunded approach to this concept, offering a tangible way for individuals to participate in a potentially planet-altering experiment.
