Britain's enemies could dim the sun and weaponise weather

UK ministers are wary of foreign powers potentially weaponizing sun dimming technologies. A letter revealed that the Government aims to assess risks from "independent or third-party actors" using solar geoengineering. Experts highlight the danger of countries like Russia exploiting these technologies to create environmental disasters against enemies.

Climate minister Kerry McCarthy emphasized the importance of understanding risks related to solar radiation modification. Critics, including over 560 academics, call for an "international non-use agreement" due to unknown risks and geopolitical concerns.

Debate continues on governance and legal implications if such technologies are misused. The UK Government currently opposes deploying solar radiation modification but supports cautious research into its impacts.