Science warns: Geoengineering brings global risks!

Science warns: Geoengineering brings global risks!

The debate surrounding geoengineering, and specifically Solar Radiation Management (SRM), is becoming increasingly important as scientists seek to counteract global warming. SRM aims to reflect sunlight back into space to cool the Earth. However, a group of scientists warned of the potential ecological and geopolitical risks in a report for the EU Commission. Loud spectrum Measures such as introducing aerosols into the stratosphere or brightening clouds could only combat the symptoms of climate change, but not the causes. This could lead to unpredictable effects on rainfall patterns and global food security.

Growing support for research

The urgency to slow global warming also brings with it a trend to support geoengineering research. According to a report by Columbia Climate Renowned scientists, including James Hansen, are calling for more research into solar geoengineering. This is happening against the background that global CO2 emissions are not being reduced quickly enough and there is a risk that extreme climate events will occur. An open letter from over 110 scientists urges a thorough study of the benefits and risks of these technologies.

At the same time, scientific concerns about geoengineering highlight the need for international regulation and governance. There is currently no international framework that governs large geoengineering projects. Past experiences, such as the misuse of such technologies, can lead to political tensions or unwanted environmental damage. The concerns raised in the reports suggest that we need to consider both the technology and the associated risks very carefully before putting it into practice.