What could possibly go wrong with this? Besides, it’s England, how many sunny days does the nation actually get (about 135)?
UK scientists to launch outdoor geoengineering experiments
UK scientists are to launch outdoor geoengineering experiments as part of a £50m government-funded programme.
The experiments will be small-scale and rigorously assessed, according to Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), the UK government agency backing the plan, and will provide “critical” data needed to assess the potential of the technology. The programme, along with another £11m project, will make the UK one of the biggest funders of geoengineering research in the world. (snip)
If successful, this could temporarily reduce surface temperatures and the harm the climate crisis is causing, giving more time for the deep cuts in global carbon emissions needed. Given the failure of the world to stop emissions rising to date, and the recent run of record hot years, backers of solar geoengineering say researching the issue is vital in case an emergency brake is needed. (snip)
Prof Mark Symes, who is leading the Aria programme, said the looming threat of climate tipping points was a strong reason to research solar geoengineering. The triggering of tipping points by rising temperatures, such as the collapse of vital ocean currents or giant ice sheets, would have catastrophic impacts.
Um, we’ve been hearing about tipping points for decades, yet, they keep moving them out and saying “they’re coming! Trust us!”
He said no toxic substances would be released, an environmental impact assessment would be published before outdoor experiments and that local communities would be consulted. Details of the projects funded by Aria are expected in a few weeks.
Aria’s programme was recently called a “dangerous distraction” from cutting emissions by senior scientists, who called SRM “barking mad” and akin to treating cancer with aspirin.
Well, yeah, but, then, all the other stuff the climate cult is pushing is also barking mad.
If you believe the “Butterfly Effect” of chaos theory, this kind of experiment impacts every person on the planet in unpredictable ways. Which probably makes this a violation of international treaties and definitely a violation of the Nuremburg Code.
No entity or individual should have the right to explicitly experiment with the planet like this. This should be considered a war crime.
There goes the efficiency of their solar panels.