Topic: Solar Radiation Management

4 chapters across the catalog

Quippy
Episode 1581 1:34:47 - 1:38:18

1581: Quippy

Solar Radiation Management, Stratospheric Aerosol Injection

A report on "Deflecting the Sun's Rays" explores solar radiation management (SRM), a process involving the injection of sulfate aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight. Scientists admit this would require hundreds of aircraft flying continuously. The hosts note that what was once dismissed as a "chemtrail" conspiracy theory is now being openly discussed as a viable climate solution backed by figures like Bill Gates.

Tactile Nukes
Episode 1128 1:43:02 - 1:46:03

1128: Tactile Nukes

Solar Geoengineering, Harvard Sulfur Dioxide Proposal

Harvard researchers are proposing solar geoengineering by spraying sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere to mimic volcanic eruptions and cool the Earth. Critics warn that this could disrupt global weather patterns, while proponents argue it is a cost-effective alternative to reducing carbon emissions.

Uptalking Dudes
Episode 572 1:47:38 - 1:53:29

572: Uptalking Dudes

Geoengineering Governance, Solar Radiation Management, Congressional Report

A Congressional Research Service report titled "Geoengineering Governance and Technology Policy" discusses Solar Radiation Management (SRM) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). The report and the latest IPCC assessment suggest that these technologies could offset global temperature rises. The hosts interpret the language of the report as an admission that large-scale climate modification, often referred to as chemtrailing, is already occurring.

Stop Albedo Now!
Episode 248 1:32:17 - 1:39:13

248: Stop Albedo Now!

Geoengineering, Solar Radiation Management

A Council on Foreign Relations video discusses "Solar Radiation Management" and geoengineering as methods to alter the Earth's albedo. A University of Maryland researcher is heard admitting that "stuff" is done in the stratosphere "all the time," which the hosts interpret as a confirmation of atmospheric spraying programs.