Solar Radiation Modification: A Global Dilemma

Britain's leading scientific body proposes reflecting sunlight to combat global warming, suggesting strategies like injecting particles into the atmosphere and spraying salt into clouds. While effective and technically feasible, these methods pose risks and require global cooperation. The report emphasizes that SRM is not a replacement for emission cuts, but a temporary measure to reduce temperatures while carbon dioxide levels peak and fall. The most promising option, stratospheric aerosol injection, could potentially reduce global temperatures by one degree Celsius at a low annual cost, as world leaders grapple with the difficult choice ahead. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.