Geoengineering will not save humankind from climate change

The article discusses the limitations of geoengineering as a solution to climate change. Geoengineering refers to technological interventions aimed at reducing the effects of global warming, such as solar radiation management or carbon capture and storage. The research suggests that these speculative climate fixes are unlikely to be a panacea for the climate crisis. While some geoengineering techniques may temporarily reduce global temperatures, they come with significant risks and uncertainties, and could have unintended consequences. The article highlights that geoengineering should not be seen as a substitute for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which remains the primary and most effective way to address climate change. The research emphasizes the need for a comprehensive and multifaceted approach that includes emissions reduction, adaptation, and potentially the responsible development of certain geoengineering techniques as a last resort. The article underscores the importance of continuing scientific research and public discourse to better understand the potential and limitations of geoengineering in the context of the broader climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.