1. Global strategies
  2. Increasing reflection of solar radiation

Increasing reflection of solar radiation

  • Increasing reflective properties of Earth
  • Increasing albedo of the Earth's surface
  • Solar radiation modification
  • Cloud brightening

Implementation

In 2024, a solar geoengineering experiment in San Francisco was trying to create brighter clouds that would, in theory at least, reflect more sunlight away from the earth.

Constrains

Problem

Value

Increase [D]
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #13: Climate ActionSustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
Global strategies
Type
(G) Very specific strategies
Subject
  • Astronomy » Astronomy
  • Earth » Earth
  • Fundamental sciences » Mechanics
  • Fundamental sciences » Radiation
  • Content quality
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Apr 17, 2024