Forrest M. Hoffman

From Harvard's Solar Geoengineering Program

Forrest M. Hoffman

Scientists Push for Solar Geoengineering

Solar geoengineering is refers to a process in which dust is sprayed into the atmosphere in order to "reflect solar radiation back to space" with the intent to dim the sun and therefore, avert global warming. Bill Gates and the Biden administration have supported study into Solar geoengineering.,

A letter pushing for Solar geoengineering dated February 27, 2023 signed by scientists affirm "support for research on atmospheric aerosols and their potential to increase the reflection of sunlight from the atmosphere to address climate risk":

From the introduction:

Given the severity of climate change, scientists and scientific bodies have recommended research on potential approaches to increasing the reflection of sunlight (or release of long wave radiation) from the atmosphere, referred to as “solar radiation modification” (SRM), to slow climate warming and reduce climate impacts. In particular, this research is important for understanding their potential for responding to climate change rapidly, in order to reduce the dangers to people and ecosystems of the climate warming that is projected to occur over the next few decades while society reduces greenhouse gas emissions and concentrations in the atmosphere.

Forrest M. Hoffman signed the letter.