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"To go out on January day and run around on the beach under a golden sun makes a very great change in your outlook on the universe."
- Robert Silverberg
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| Antithermal Shield | ||
| A material that protected against climate warming. |
| "A ride, sir? Better get indoors; it's almost noon"
Gasping, almost unable to breathe, Leo said, "Yes, thanks..." He unsteadily got into the cab, and fell back at once against the seat, panting in the coolness provided by its antithermal shield. |
| From The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch,
by Philip K. Dick. Published by Doubleday in 1965 Additional resources -
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Buildings were also provided with antithermal shielding in the roof; entrances were provided with antithermal curtains.
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