Bigs Quote by James Lovelock
“NASA will send up a big sun shade that will be in orbit between the earth and sun and deflect 2 or 3 percent of the sunshine back into space. It would be cheaper than the international space station.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC, 2020
A large sunshade in orbit could reflect a few percent of sunlight, offering a cost‑effective climate mitigation method compared to massive stations.
In simple terms: Space shade could modestly reduce sunlight, cheaper than ISS.
Key Takeaway
Consider orbital shades for climate control.
Themes
climate engineering
space technology
solar radiation management
Mood
hopeful
cautious
Type
scientific
policy
When to use this quote
- geoengineering proposals
- budget planning
- public outreach
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
environmental policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of altering solar input?
- How does cost compare to other mitigation strategies?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness depends on scale and global cooperation.
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