The SuperFreakonomics Of Global Warming

Steven D. Levitt of Freakonomics fame proposes some radical solutions for global warming, including the direct injection of sulfur dioxide from coal-burning power plants into the stratosphere.

Oct 21, 2009

Steven D. Levitt of Freakonomics fame proposes some radical solutions for global warming, including the direct injection of sulfur dioxide from coal-burning power plants into the stratosphere.

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