In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?

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Q: 65 (IAS/2019)
In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?

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Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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The technique of cirrus cloud thinning and injection of sulphate aerosol into the stratosphere is suggested in the context of reducing global warming. The technique is known as geoengineering or climate engineering, which involves large-scale interventions in the Earth`s climate system to counteract the effects of climate change. The idea behind this technique is to reflect some of the sunlight back to space, thereby reducing the amount of solar energy absorbed by the Earth`s surface, which can help in cooling the planet. However, the use of geoengineering is still a matter of debate, and its potential risks and unintended consequences are not fully understood.