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Solar geoengineering constrained by politics, potential adverse effects, experts say

Published 10:47 on July 30, 2025 / Last updated at 10:47 on July 30, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (UN Climate Talks)

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Sunlight reflection methods such as stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) could theoretically have a global cooling impact and reduce extreme heat, but may also have adverse effects such as altering rainfall patterns, and would require ongoing political momentum to be effective, say experts.
Sunlight reflection methods such as stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) could theoretically have a global cooling impact and reduce extreme heat, but may also have adverse effects such as altering rainfall patterns, and would require ongoing political momentum to be effective, say experts.


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