https://academic.oup.com/oocc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/oxfclm/kgad002/7081048?searchresult=1&login=false

*Authors*
Claudia E Wieners, Ben P Hofbauer, Iris E de Vries, Matthias Honegger,Daniele
Visioni, Herman Russchenberg, Tyler Felgenhauer
*Oxford Open Climate Change*, kgad002,
https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfclm/kgad002

*20 March 2023*

Abstract

As it is increasingly uncertain whether humanity can limit global warming
to 1.5 degrees, Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) has been suggested as a
potential temporary complement to mitigation. While no replacement for
mitigation, evidence to date suggests that some SRM methods could
contribute to reducing climate risks and would be technically feasible. But
such interventions would also pose environmental risks and unprecedented
governance challenges. The risks of SRM must be carefully weighed against
those of climate change without SRM. Currently, both types of risks are not
sufficiently understood to assess whether SRM could be largely beneficial.
Given the already serious impacts of climate change and the possibility
that pressure from their increasing severity will trigger rash decisions,
we argue that timely, careful investigation and deliberation on SRM is a
safer path than wilful ignorance. A framework of ethical guidelines and
regulation can help limit potential risks from SRM research.
Solar Radiation Modification, Climate Intervention, Climate Change,
Governance
*Source: Oxford Open Climate Change*

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