Solar Geoengineering Research Funding
Wealthy philanthropists are undeterred by a failed solar geoengineering experiment and plan to continue funding future tests to combat global warming by reflecting sunlight away from Earth.
Key Points
- Wealthy philanthropists are committed to funding solar geoengineering research despite setbacks
- Mainstream endorsement of geoengineering research by Environmental Defense Fund
- Philanthropic foundations continue to support transparent and science-based climate risk mitigation
Pros
- Potential to combat global warming by reflecting sunlight away from Earth
- Support for research to improve climate models and inform decision-making
Cons
- Public skepticism and challenges in conducting controversial experiments
- Risk of unintended consequences and weather disruptions