War game reveals solar geoengineering arms race risks
Original title: They War-Gamed Dimming the Sun. It Went Worse Than You Think
War game reveals geopolitical tensions and disinformation risks in international responses to solar geoengineering technologies.
A simulation involving foreign-relations experts, scientists, and military personnel from various countries explored responses to solar radiation modification technologies. The exercise highlighted distrust between the US and China, disinformation about research programs, and the lack of international agreements. Participants stressed the need for governance before deployment as the technology advances rapidly.
- War game at Queen Mary University of London
- Participants from US, China, Russia, Canada and others
- Distrust and disinformation dominated discussions
- No deal favored China
- Called a humiliating defeat by Canada
- Organizations
- Queen Mary University of LondonLeeds University
- Countries
- United StatesChinaRussiaCanada
From the original article
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Solar geoengineering could buy humanity time against climate change—or trigger a dangerous new arms race. A first-of-its-kind simulation offered a glimpse of what happens when geopolitics takes the wheel. When it comes to deciding the fate of the planet, Colleen Golja always thought science and reason would have a seat at the table.
By mooreds · wired.com
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