Warning of science: Geoengineering brings global risks!

Warning of science: Geoengineering brings global risks!

The debate about geoengineering and especially the solar radiation management (SRM) is becoming increasingly important because scientists are trying to counteract global warming. SRM aims to reflect on sunlight to cool the earth. However, a group of scientists warned of the potential ecological and geopolitical risks in a report for the EU Commission. According to Spectrum could only combat the symptoms of climate change, but not the causes. This could lead to unpredictable effects on precipitation patterns and global nutritional security.

growing support for research

The urgency of braking climate warming also brings with it a trend to support geoengineering research. According to a report by Columbia Climate , including James Hansen, more research on solar Geoengineering. This happens against the background that global CO2 emissions are not reduced quickly enough and there is a risk that extreme climate events will occur. An open letter from over 110 scientists urges the advantages and risks of these technologies thoroughly.

At the same time, scientific concerns about geoengineering make it clear that international regulation and governance are necessary. There is currently no international rules that control large geoengineering projects. Past experiences, such as the missed use of such technologies, can lead to political tensions or unwanted environmental damage. The concerns expressed in the reports indicate that we have to consider both the technology and the associated risks very carefully before we put them into practice.