Anonymousabout 1 hour ago
Researchers and a well-funded Israeli-American startup propose spraying billions of tiny silica microspheres into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight and reduce global temperatures, but the approach faces fierce opposition from scientists, Indigenous groups, and developing nations who warn it could disrupt monsoons, create dangerous dependencies, and undermine emission-reduction efforts. The debate has intensified as Stardust Solutions raises $75 million and announces plans for outdoor experiments in 2026, while no international governance framework exists to regulate or stop unilateral deployment.