Could we stop El Niño by brightening clouds? New study explores how

Published July 16, 2026

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USA Today included comments from Holly Buck in a story about the possibility of brightening clouds to stop El Niño events. "When it comes to marine cloud brightening, making clouds brighter in one area can impact climate in far-away regions, and there is a lot more to learn about the climate system and impacts of this strategy,” Buck said. 

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