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Artificially dimming the sun could be effective if deployed by mid-century
- giuliomagnifico 3y ago> The study examines the possible development of the ice sheet under different future greenhouse gas scenarios and yields differentiated results: If emissions continue unabated and the SRM occurs in the middle of this century, the collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet could be delayed somewhat, but not prevented. In a medium emissions scenario, SRM deployed by mid-century could prove to be an "effective tool" to slow or even prevent ice sheet collapse. According to the model calculations, SRM works best when it occurs as early as possible and is combined with ambitious climate mitigation measures. But, the study authors emphasize, "our simulations show that the most effective way to prevent long-term collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is rapid decarbonization."
- jaggs 3y agoYeah, because nothing could possibly go wrong with cutting off the ultimate source of photosynthesis across the planet. Idiots!
- beardyw 3y ago"The potential side effects are still insufficiently researched" so that's all right.
- giuliomagnifico 3y agoThey’re talking about the risks also, read the article!
- skulk 3y agoIt's probably better to just let things play out than attempt to execute this horrific abomination of an idea.