Private companies want to geoengineer the sky. The rain billions of people depend on could be disrupted
Private companies are exploring solar geoengineering to combat global warming by releasing reflective particles into the atmosphere. Scientists and governments are concerned about the lack of regulation and the potential for these technologies to disrupt critical monsoon patterns in Asia.
Why it matters
The deployment of solar radiation modification poses significant geopolitical and environmental risks, necessitating urgent international regulatory frameworks.
Sending reflective particles into the sky is one way to potentially halt global warming. ( ABC News Graphic: Cordelia Brown )
The article presents both the potential benefits of climate mitigation and the significant risks identified by scientists.
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