Can Space Mirrors Cool Earth? --Explained!

Placing space mirrors between Earth and the Sun might cool our planet. At least, theoretically. The idea might sound like it's straight out of science fiction, but a few scientists are seriously considering it. What are space mirrors, and does it have the potential to fight climate change? Find out in this episode of Explained!

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