Caution Against Solar Geoengineering

EU scientists are urging caution regarding solar radiation modification (SRM) technologies, highlighting their unpredictable climate impacts and lack of global governance. The European Group on Ethics warns that such technologies could undermine existing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

While some advocate for further research into SRM in light of climate disasters, civil society groups stress the need for a ban on experimental practices to prevent normalization of these risky technologies. A consensus among scientific advisers recommends a moratorium on deployment, asserting that rigorous research should be prioritized instead.

The call for an international non-deployment agreement reflects a desire for precaution and responsible stewardship of the climate, emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes of climate change over untested geoengineering solutions.