at a time
The reality of climate change is here, but our future remains unwritten. We stand at a crossroads where our actions can still make a difference.
2033
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. "Global emissions pathways consistent with implemented policies and mitigation strategies." IPCC AR6 SYR Summary for Policymakers, 2021.
SourceOur last decade to prevent 2.7°F (1.5°C) warming
We’re already feeling the heat.
Though a 2.7°F (1.5°C) increase may not sound like much, it will amplify issues across our world, such as:
- Wilder weather
- Hotter oceans, souring seas, melting ice, and higher waters
- Vanishing critters and plants
- Troubled farms and food supplies
- A dip in our well-being
- Social and economic impacts
We deploy our reflective clouds above 12.4 miles (20km) from the Earth's surface using balloons. The reflective clouds stay up for about a year reflecting some of the Sun's rays just like the natural clouds below. Think of it as applying sunscreen spray to protect your skin from the Sun. Just one gram of our clouds offsets the warming effect of one ton of CO₂ for a year.
Inspired by the natural cooling effects of volcanoes, stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) is a scientific technique that acts like a sunscreen spray for the Earth. The balloons release tiny reflective particles into the stratosphere, creating a thin reflective layer that reduces the amount of heat reaching the Earth’s surface and preventing the planet from overheating. SAI offers a promising solution to combat the immediate effects of global warming.
The stratosphere starts just above the troposphere and extends to 31 miles (50 kilometers) high. The ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters the solar ultraviolet radiation, is in this layer.
The troposphere starts at the Earth's surface and extends 5 to 9 miles (8 to 14.5 kilometers) high. This part of the atmosphere is the most dense. Almost all weather is in this region. This is where commercial jetliners typically fly at 6.5 miles (10.5 kilometers) up.
To combat climate change, we need a realistic approach rooted in science and technology. While terms like carbon footprint and offsets feel like progress, they barely make a dent.
We believe in a 3-pronged approach, anchored by SAI, and we’ve started taking action with our balloon deployments.
A recent investigation shows that major corporations' forest carbon offsets, certified by a leading authority, may be ineffective and could even exacerbate global warming.
We hope you’ll join our journey by purchasing a cooling credit, signing up for our newsletter, or partnering with us. Let's work together to cool our planet for future generations.