Solar Geoengineering Sparks Debate And Innovation Across The Scientific Community Entrepreneurs and researchers explore controversial techniques to combat climate change while raising ethical governance concernsThe ongoing scientific discourse surrounding solar geoengineering has sparked both innovation and concern, as researchers and entrepreneurs pursue technologies designed to mitigate climate change. Solar geoengineering, often referred to as solar radiation management (SRM), proposes to reflect sunlight away from Earth to cool the planet. Make Sunsets, led by entrepreneur Luke Iseman, exemplifies the new wave of startups aiming to deploy solar geoengineering techniques. Critics warn that widespread deployment of solar geoengineering technologies could lead to unintended consequences that may disrupt weather patterns, harm ecosystems, and exacerbate geopolitical tensions. As the planet continues to warm, more scientists and innovators may feel compelled to explore the uncharted territories of solar geoengineering.

Source: New York Times August 02, 2024 01:21 UTC