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Bad Idea #9 "Dimming the Sun?!" with Cynthia Scharf
In this timely and far-reaching episode, Mark Lynas sits down with Cynthia Scharf — senior fellow at the Center for Future Generations and former UN climate advisor — to delve into one of the most contentious issues in climate policy: solar geoengineering.
Cynthia explains what solar radiation modification (SRM) is, how it could theoretically cool the planet by mimicking volcanic eruptions, and why even discussing it remains taboo. She argues that ignoring SRM may pose greater risks than researching it — especially as global temperatures surge and climate impacts escalate. They discuss the…
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