They war-gamed dimming the Sun. It went even worse than you think.
Solar geoengineering simulation shows what happens when geopolitics takes over.
In September of last year, Colleen Golja, a climate researcher, found herself participating in an unprecedented war game aimed at preventing the uncontrolled development of a technology designed to cool the planet. Despite her initial belief that ethical research and global consensus could ensure the technology's positive impact, the simulation proved far more complex and dangerous than she had anticipated.
Titled Exploring Geopolitical Tipping Points and Climate Cooling Strategies, the exercise brought together experts from various fields, including foreign relations, science, military, and government, to navigate the intricate challenges of controlling this potentially transformative technology. Golja, tasked with providing technical guidance, quickly realized that the task at hand was far more intricate and perilous than she had initially conceived.
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