Navigating Solar Geoengineering: Risks and Regulations

This chapter explores solar geoengineering as a potential method to address global warming, examining both support and skepticism surrounding the technology. It highlights regulatory challenges faced by startups, including insufficient domestic oversight and international bans, while emphasizing the contrast between profit-driven initiatives and nonprofit research efforts. The chapter also stresses the importance of inclusive governance, particularly considering the concerns of vulnerable populations in developing countries regarding the impacts of these interventions.