Thursday, July 08, 2010

NASA scientist: Hey, maybe we should block the sun

Author: Develop space to benefit the Earth - Oak Ridge, TN - The Oak Ridger
One idea still considered science fiction that could possibly mitigate global warming is a "solar sail" that could be positioned between the Earth and sun and be used to reduce the energy input from the sun, [Les Johnson, physicist and deputy manager for the Advanced Concepts Office at the NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala] said.

"Is this still science fiction?" Johnson asked. "Yes, it is -- today."

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