27/06/2023
The European Union is joining an international effort to examine whether large-scale interventions like deflecting the sun's rays or changing the Earth's weather patterns are viable options for fighting climate change.
The bloc plans to study the potential dangers of reengineering the atmosphere, according to a draft document seen by Bloomberg - research that will push the EU into a debate over whether so-called climate geoengineering is good science or just a science-fiction distraction.
Critics argue that massive interventions may have unforeseen side effects, with potentially dangerous implications for the planet. Tap the link in our bio for more on the climate tech solutions they'll be considering.