FEATURE: Dimming the sun could soon be a topic for COP, but experts urge caution amid “rogue implementation” risks

Published 16:47 on June 8, 2026 / Last updated at 16:48 on June 8, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Features), International (UN Climate Talks), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Dimming the sun could soon move from theoretical science into mainstream political debate as the world seeks to combat the expected overshooting of the Paris Agreement's 1.5C warming goal – but the risks of rollout remain significant due to unintended consequences or misuse of the technology, experts say.
Dimming the sun could soon move from theoretical science into mainstream political debate as the world seeks to combat the expected overshooting of the Paris Agreement's 1.5C warming goal – but the risks of rollout remain significant due to unintended consequences or misuse of the technology, experts say.


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