EU Scientists Call for Ban on Solar Geoengineering

TL;DR
Scientific advisers to the European Commission have recommended a moratorium on solar geoengineering efforts across the EU, citing insufficient evidence and potential risks. These technologies, which aim to cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight, have faced criticism despite their potential to combat climate change. The European Commission's advisory groups have expressed concerns over the high levels of uncertainty and possible harmful effects, advocating against large-scale experimentation and deployment.
Topics:worldscience#climate-change#european-commission#moratorium#science#scientific-evidence#solar-geoengineering
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