$66M Geoengineering Project Aims to Cool Earth by Dimming Sunlight

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00:0066 million dollar geoengineering project aims to cool earth by dimming sunlight

00:06the british government is funding a 50 million pound 66.4 million us dollar scheme to combat

00:13climate change launching soon it explores geoengineering techniques like seawater

00:18sprays to brighten clouds and reflective particles in the atmosphere they're also considering thinning

00:24cirrus clouds which trap heat to cool earth's surface temporarily this initiative seeks

00:30innovative solutions to global warming

00:36critics warn that geoengineering may disrupt weather and rain in key areas

00:41scientists stress it tackles effects not causes urging reduced fossil fuel reliance the uk funds

00:47850 million pounds over four years professor simes emphasizes urgency in preventing tipping points

00:55exploring safe cooling methods to avert a climate catastrophe though reducing greenhouse gases is the

01:01goal geoengineering techniques aim to buy time for decarbonization the professor reassures the public

01:08that no toxic substances will be used outdoor experiments await an environmental impact assessment

01:14and local communities will be consulted before proceeding

01:21despite scientific consensus climate change skepticism persists becoming politically divisive

01:27u.s regulatory rollbacks benefit companies but harm ecology critics like professor mike hume

01:34label geoengineering a false promise stressing it's not a replacement for decarbonization essential

01:40for avoiding tipping points program timelines addressing public concerns will be disclosed soon