In an alarming move, the United Kingdom (U.K.) government has announced funding for real-world solar radiation modification (SRM) experiments aimed at artificially cooling the planet. SRM experiments, such as cloud brightening and stratospheric aerosol injection, aim to reflect sunlight and cool the Earth. While this initiative may seem like a quick fix to the climate crisis, experts warn the potential long-term consequences are understudied and could devastate the planet.
Sign the petition to ask the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to begin regulating geo-engineering to protect the environment and prevent dangerous climate manipulation!
While the intention is to improve the climate, these methods have not been proven safe, and the risks of large-scale disruptions in weather patterns are too great to ignore. These changes could trigger severe effects like droughts, changes in rainfall, and even affect the entire global ecosystem, including vital areas like the Amazon rainforest, which helps regulate the planet's climate.
The most troubling aspect is the lack of international regulation governing such experiments. Private companies and governments are operating with little oversight, risking unpredictable and possibly catastrophic environmental changes.
We urgently call on the IPCC to regulate these potentially dangerous experiments and work towards a global framework that regulates geo-engineering.
