Jakarta –
The idea of ”solar geoengineering” or shooting stratospheric particles to reduce heat Sun, has long been seen as a last resort for tackling the climate crisis. Recently, this technology has become more and more serious.
Yes, more and more scientists are starting to seriously study the possibility, according to the quoted New Yorker detikINET.
A little while ago, the White House announced a five-year research plan to study geoengineering, a sign that the idea is no longer science fiction amid the rapid rise in Earth’s temperature.
Even by minimizing the use of fossil fuels, humanity is still in danger. The Paris Agreement, adopted by 196 countries, agreed to try to limit global warming to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius.
But hitting that target proved nearly impossible. Inevitably, more and more researchers are turning to the study of geoengineering as a potential endeavor. The trick, the sulfur dioxide aerosol released into the stratosphere to lower the temperature.
While there is consensus among experts that there is a good chance these particles can actually cool surfaces, their side effects are not yet known, especially on a global scale.
Also in early 2022, a group of scientists asked the United Nations to oversee the technology. “The impact will likely vary by region, with man-made cooling having a greater impact in some areas than others,” they said.
“There is also uncertainty about the impact on regional weather patterns, agriculture and basic needs for food and drink,” they added.
However, the pressure is mounting. “Geoengineering as a solution, will be the only last resort if we as a global community continue like this,” said Anote Tong, former president of Kiribati, a small island nation that has been badly affected by rising sea levels.
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