Study proposes using emerging technology to disrupt hurricanes, sparking scientific debate
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A new study published in PLOS Water proposes that humanity should consider using emerging technologies to disrupt or steer hurricanes and other extreme weather events. The authors argue that traditional mitigation approaches like dams, levees, and insurance are insufficient to address the growing impact of climate-driven weather extremes. While the concept sounds like science fiction and faces significant skepticism from other scientists, the study contends that embracing weather modification technology may be necessary before climate change makes extreme weather even more catastrophic.
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It might sound like science fiction, but some scientists say we have tools that could be used to disrupt natural disasters. Others are skeptical.
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