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The conversation begins with a stark reality: humanity’s current efforts to reduce emissions might not be enough to curb the worst impacts of climate change. Despite international agreements like the Paris Accord, which aims to keep global temperature rise below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, emissions continue to surge. If all nations meet their promises, projections still indicate a rise of over 3°C, threatening irreversible damage.
Reducing emissions remains the primary goal, but experts warn that this alone might not suffice. In this context, solar geoengineering emerges as a potential auxiliary tool — a way to buy time while emissions are tackled more aggressively.