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boelboelyesterday at 9:09 PM2 repliesview on HN

I've read before that a large portion of the warmest parts (Uttar Pradesh/Bihar) of India actually haven't had its temperature rise much because of coal power, farm burning and dust in general (a lot from construction) the particles block basically protect them against the sun.

Putting India in a spot where if it would cease relying on coal power in 30-40+ years it would cause the temperature to rise.


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nxobjectyesterday at 10:48 PM

What a choice: heatstroke, or chronic respiratory disease?

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OutOfHereyesterday at 9:21 PM

There is nothing stopping them from releasing sulfur dioxide into the air to have the same effect in an engineered and superior manner. Also, various surfaces can be painted white to reflect sunlight back into space. Trees also can be planted, and forests restored.

The good thing about green energy is that one there is a sufficient amount of it, it can also be used for extensive air conditioning.

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