Royal Society Report: Geoengineering Is A Really Bad Idea - CleanTechnica

The Royal Society report, as discussed in the CleanTechnica article, critically evaluates geoengineering as a response to global overheating and climate change. It highlights that while geoengineering methods such as stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) and marine cloud brightening (MCB) are being studied, they are fundamentally limited and risky solutions. SAI involves injecting sulfur dioxide into the upper atmosphere to reflect sunlight, mimicking volcanic cooling effects, whereas MCB aims to increase cloud reflectivity by dispersing salt particles over oceans. Both approaches could potentially reduce global temperatures temporarily but do not address the root cause of climate change: the continued emission of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels. The report emphasizes that geoengineering could only mask the symptoms of climate change rather than solve the underlying problem, and improper or uncoordinated deployment could worsen regional climate issues. Moreover, the enormous financial costs associated with these technologies are unlikely to be borne by the fossil fuel industry, which benefits from continued emissions. The Royal Society stresses that