Wired
Dimming the Sun Would Help Lower the Risks of El Niño
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Researchers have examined geoengineering approaches, including solar radiation management, as a potential method to reduce temperature increases associated with El Niño events. A study presented findings on how reducing incoming solar radiation could affect El Niño intensity and its regional impacts. The research is part of broader scientific inquiry into climate intervention strategies, though deployment of such technologies remains theoretical and would require international coordination.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/dimming-the-sun-would-lower-risks-of-el-nino/
