A geoengineering startup Stardust Solutions has raised $60 million to lay the groundwork for tech that could be used to dim the Sun, Heatmap News reports.

The concept behind geoengineering is as simple as it is controversial among scientists. By spraying aerosol particles into the Earth’s atmosphere from a plane or weather balloon, a growing cohort of researchers is hoping to turn down the temperature in an effort to combat global warming.

According to Politico, it’s the “largest-ever fundraising round” for any company in the sector. Investors include Silicon Valley luminaries and an Italian industrial dynasty, per the outlet.

In light of the growing climate crisis, Stardust Solutions CEO — and former top Israeli government physicist — Yanai Yedvab admitted that redirecting the Sun’s ra

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