Blue Earth Shield: Could We Save Earth?

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The discussion centers around the concept of shading Earth from the sun as a potential solution to climate change. Participants express technical difficulties with forum features, specifically issues with using the "@" function and accessing FTP URLs. One user addresses and resolves the FTP link problem mentioned by another. The conversation remains focused on the feasibility of the Blue Earth Shield concept and its implications for saving the planet. Technical issues aside, the main topic of climate intervention strategies is maintained throughout the thread.
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jim mcnamara said:
I cannot get the @ to work in this thread.
Looks fine to me.

jim mcnamara said:
And the ftp URL in stoomart's post has issues.
I fixed it.
 

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