Termination Shock by Neal Stephenson
Set in a near-future world grappling with the devastating impacts of climate change, the narrative follows a diverse cast of characters as they converge on a controversial geoengineering project in Texas. This ambitious endeavor, spearheaded by a billionaire, aims to combat global warming by injecting sulfur into the stratosphere to cool the planet. As political tensions rise and unforeseen consequences unfold, the story explores themes of environmental responsibility, technological intervention, and the complex interplay of global power dynamics, all while questioning the ethical boundaries of human intervention in nature.
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- Published
- 2021
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 700-800
- Original Language
- English
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