Atmosphere & Weather
Should scientists be allowed to divert a hurricane away from a major city, dooming rural residents?
Should scientists be allowed to divert a hurricane away from a major city, dooming rural residents?
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No
Before we can even begin this debate, it is crucial to get some background knowledge on how the atmosphere
Yes
by Lucius Trae
Scientists should not merely be allowed to divert hurricanes away from major cities, but they should
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