You know the situation is bad when someone suggests detonating a nuclear weapon will make things better. That’s the idea proposed by one scientist who believes a controlled nuclear explosion on the seafloor could help reduce atmospheric carbon, lessening the effects of climate change.

Climate change is a big deal and is probably one of the most pressing existential threats we face as a species. If we are unable to change the current trajectory for global warming, we may see not only irreparable damage done to the natural environment, but also the displacement of hundreds of millions of people and economic losses of between $100-200 trillion by the end of the century.

It’s a dire situation to be in, so researchers are seeking various ways to limit the multitude of factors contributing to

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