As the UK endures an unprecedented fifth heatwave, following swiftly on from the driest July ever recorded, it feels like rising temperatures, water restrictions and risk of wildfires are set to become the norm rather than rare exceptions. Climate anxiety is hard to avoid this summer.
The more optimistic news is that around the globe, a number of scientists have been developing radical new technologies that could help address varying aspects of the climate crisis. Some experimental trials are already underway and over the next two decades, they could represent our best chance of preventing some of the worst consequences of our warming world.
Here, scientists describe four revolutionary ideas currently being explored.
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Reflecting sunlight
