Risks and Criticisms
Various criticisms have been made of geoengineering, particularly Solar Radiaton Management (SRM) methods. Some commentators appear fundamentally opposed. Groups such as ETC Group and individuals such as Raymond Pierrehumbert have called for a moratorium on geoengineering techniques.
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