The issue focused on technology innovation and climate change. The scientists added that tech innovation has potential to reduce pollution in some parts of the world. "While technological innovation will help clean up global emissions, technologies should not displace scientific research," they wrote.

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After researchers shared their study online, NASA scientist Kelly Knowles joined with 350.org's Bill McKibben to launch a petition asking NASA to publish it. Scientists were surprised by the growing response. NASA Science spokesperson Kristin Adams told Think