The hard lessons of Harvard's failed geoengineering experiment
Some observers argue the end of SCoPEx should mark the end of such proposals. Others say any future experiments should proceed in markedly different ways.
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Some observers argue the end of SCoPEx should mark the end of such proposals. Others say any future experiments should proceed in markedly different ways.
After facing backlash from its balloon launches in Mexico, geoengineering startup Make Sunsets moved its experiments to the US. The startup says it got “OKs to launch” from officials, who didn’t corroborate those claims.
The agency is being asked to strengthen a toothless rule that requires only a heads-up before experiments to modify the weather.
As the climate crisis rages on, advocacy for testing controversial solar geoengineering technology is ramping up. As the climate crisis rages on, advocacy for testing controversial solar geoengineering technology is ramping up.
Technologies to slow global warming by manipulating the environment are rapidly advancing, but some experts want to pump the brakes.