SRM: research now, but more only under socialism
If the workers’ movement does emerge as a governing power in the next few decades then it is likely to inherit a planet that is already deep into escalating climate chaos. To rule out SRM or any other technological innovation that might alleviate human suffering would be foolish. We have an interest in maximising our knowledge of these technologies, to better understand the risks and the obstacles to controlling those risks. On this basis we are broadly in favour of any research that expands our understanding and knowledge. However, I think Paul Vernadsky ( Solidarity 693 ) underplays the...