Scientists propose injecting millions of tons of diamond dust into the atmosphere as a radical solution to cool the planet and combat climate change, with potential temperature reductions of 1.6 degrees Celsius over 45 years. New Delhi: At this pace of the grim globally, scientists are looking for unconventional ways to address climate change.
A new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters proposes an ambitious plan: shooting millions of tonnes of diamond powder into the upper part of the earth’s atmosphere every year. The multi-institutional research team that consisted of climatologists, meteorologists, and Earth scientists used the 3D extant climate models to study several aerosols and the possibility of global cooling associated with aerosols. The latest research has quantified that Earth is near thresholds for dramatic changes in climate.
The projections for global temperatures reveal that experts say that it may not be enough just to decrease carbon emissions. Some scientists even call for deliberate efforts to stop global warming and even cool the planet down. One such method described entails the use of aerosol particles that disperse sunlight and heat to outer space.
Diamond Dust: The Optimal Choice For this purpose of identifying the best cooling agent, the researchers used calcite, silicon carbide, aluminium, and sulphur dioxide. From their study, they concluded that diamond dust offered better value. The particles of diamond dust can effective.