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One Cooling Credit offsets one ton of CO2 warming for a year. How does one gram of SO₂ offset one ton of CO₂ warming for a year?
Estimates vary, but a leading researcher cites "geoengineering’s leverage is very high — one gram of particles in the stratosphere prevents the warming caused by a ton of carbon dioxide," and “a gram of aerosol in the stratosphere, delivered perhaps by high-flying jets, could offset the warming effect of a ton of carbon dioxide, a factor of 1 million to 1."
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Can't stop talking about EVs, solar panels, or heat pumps? Make a bold eco-friendly fashion statement with our "Climate Mom" hat, woven from 100% organic cotton. This unique cap proudly displays the Make Sunsets logo, and on the back, it's emblazoned with 'CLIMATE MOM', a hat tip to those who are not just protecting the environment for themselves but for future generations. Not only does this hat shield you from the sun with its sturdy brim, but it also carries a significant environmental impact: each purchase includes a Cooling Credit, which neutralizes the warming effect of 2,204.62 pounds (1 metric ton) of CO2 for a year. By choosing our Climate Mom hat, you're not just elevating your style – you're actively contributing to a cooler Earth.
- 100% organic cotton
- Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)
- 3/1 twill
- Unstructured
- 6 panel
- Matching sewn eyelets
- Self-fabric adjustable closure with a brass slider and hidden tuck-in
- One Cooling Credit comes with your purchase, a $10 value
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
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We should obviously be doing solar geoengineering. We are on track to radically reduce emissions in the coming years but thermal damage will lag our course correction so most of our climate pain is still ahead of us. Why risk destabilizing the West Antarctic ice sheet or melting the arctic permafrost or wet bulbing a hundred million people to death? Solar geoengineering can incrementally and reversibly buy down the risk during this knife-edge transition to a better future. We owe future generations to take all practical steps to dodge avoidable catastrophic and lasting damage to our planet.
Casey Handmer, PhD from Caltech -
It’s a small way I can help with a seemly very large problem! For what it’s worth, $200 offset 20 tons of CO2 is a great win!
Brian Vallelunga, CEO of Doppler -
At some point, you learn about reflective particles as a potential cooling method. The next question would be: 'Is anyone doing this now?' This led to the discovery of Make Sunsets, a team that not only explores solar radiation management techniques but also works to implement them. It's incredibly reassuring to see a group like Make Sunsets pushing the boundaries of scientific research, aiming to create a cooler, more sustainable future for everyone.
Kevin S. Thompson, Austin, Texas