Bomb the Arctic, dam the Mediterranean and build a second moon

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Scientists are considering technological interventions like cloud brightening and space mirrors to mitigate climate crises.
Geoengineering initiatives have been proposed throughout history, including the 1930s Atlantropa project to dam the Strait of Gibraltar.
Soviet plans aimed to warm the climate by damming the Bering Strait and excavating seabed ridges.
Some proposals involved using hydrogen bombs to melt Arctic ice or divert rivers with nuclear explosions.
Russia's Project Znamya in the 1990s attempted to create a 'second moon' with reflective satellites to extend daylight.
An Australian idea from 1979 proposed building a massive new mountain range to alter climate patterns.
Past geoengineering efforts, such as controlling hurricanes or increasing rainfall, have largely failed despite serious attempts.
The article highlights humanity's persistent but often flawed ambition to reshape the environment for perceived benefit.
The conclusion presents a current choice: embrace geoengineering or adapt to a hostile new climate.

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