Geoengineering is fun to think about—but lowering current emissions should be the most important goal.
Angely Mercado
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Queens NY born and bred writer who covers environmental justice, climate, science. Published in Vogue, NYT, Vice, The Nation & more. Pls send me tips amercado@gizmodo.com
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