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Climate Geoengineering Sparks Controversy as Miliband Faces Criticism; Travel Protests Hit Spain, House Prices Fall, and Iran Sanctions Rise Amid Regional Tensions
Geoengineers Propose Using Boeing 777s to Release Sulfur in Climate Intervention, Raising Acid Rain Concerns
In a controversial new proposal, scientists from University College London and Yale suggest retrofitting Boeing 777 jets to release sulfur dioxide into the lower stratosphere as a form of geoengineering aimed at cooling the planet. This method, known as stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI), is intended as a stopgap climate intervention measure but would operate at around 42,000 feet—below the ideal altitude of 65,000 feet—due to limitations of existing aircraft. According to a study published in *Earth’s Future*, this lower-altitude strategy could triple the sulfur injection required, significantly increasing the risk of acid rain and harmful environmental side effects. The researchers warn that such an approach could lead to greater human exposure to sulfur particulates and might enable faster, unregulated deployment by any actor with access to modified jets. Critics argue the plan may accelerate ecological damage rather than prevent it and could induce dangerous dependency on atmospheric intervention with potentially irreversible consequences. Veteran weatherman John Kettley has called Ed Miliband's net zero plans "ridiculous," criticizing the reported £50 million government investment in solar dimming experiments. Speaking on GB News, Kettley described the initiative as "disgusting" and expressed strong opposition to the strategy backed by the Energy Secretary. Travel disruptions are expected in three Spanish hotspots—Majorca, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands—as Britons face anti-tourism protests this June. On June 15, activist groups from across Spain and southern Europe will stage coordinated demonstrations against overtourism, calling for urgent reforms to address overcrowding, surging housing costs, and the displacement of local communities. Organised by the Southern European Network Against Touristisation, the protests may include actions inside airport terminals, and could escalate over the summer. Despite the tension, activists insist they are not opposed to tourism itself, but to unsustainable tourism practices that harm residents’ quality of life. Ed Miliband is facing sharp criticism for supporting a controversial £50 million investment into sun-dimming climate experiments. Veteran weatherman John Kettley condemned the initiative on GB News, calling it "absolutely ridiculous" and "disgusting." The funding, directed through the Government-backed Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), aims to explore technologies that reflect sunlight back into space to temporarily reduce global temperatures. Kettley strongly opposed the idea of manipulating natural weather patterns, arguing that seasonal variations are normal and that efforts should focus elsewhere rather than "playing God" with the climate. House prices declined in April following changes to stamp duty thresholds, a slowdown that had been widely anticipated. The reduced thresholds meant more buyers became liable for the tax, tempering demand and contributing to the dip in prices. The United States has imposed sanctions on a network of firms accused of sourcing ballistic missile propellant ingredients for Iran, intensifying efforts to curb Tehran's missile development capabilities. Islamabad says Indian military action is possible within the next 24 to 36 hours, citing "credible intelligence" that suggests India is preparing to strike. The warning comes as tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors continue to escalate. The animated film 'Straume' ('Flow'), directed by Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis, has been awarded the 2025 LUX Audience Award. The prestigious honor was announced during a ceremony held at the European Parliament hemicycle in Brussels.
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By IniaesGeoengineers Propose Using Boeing 777s to Release Sulfur in Climate Intervention, Raising Acid Rain Concerns
In a controversial new proposal, scientists from University College London and Yale suggest retrofitting Boeing 777 jets to release sulfur dioxide into the lower stratosphere as a form of geoengineering aimed at cooling the planet. This method, known as stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI), is intended as a stopgap climate intervention measure but would operate at around 42,000 feet—below the ideal altitude of 65,000 feet—due to limitations of existing aircraft. According to a study published in *Earth’s Future*, this lower-altitude strategy could triple the sulfur injection required, significantly increasing the risk of acid rain and harmful environmental side effects. The researchers warn that such an approach could lead to greater human exposure to sulfur particulates and might enable faster, unregulated deployment by any actor with access to modified jets. Critics argue the plan may accelerate ecological damage rather than prevent it and could induce dangerous dependency on atmospheric intervention with potentially irreversible consequences. Veteran weatherman John Kettley has called Ed Miliband's net zero plans "ridiculous," criticizing the reported £50 million government investment in solar dimming experiments. Speaking on GB News, Kettley described the initiative as "disgusting" and expressed strong opposition to the strategy backed by the Energy Secretary. Travel disruptions are expected in three Spanish hotspots—Majorca, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands—as Britons face anti-tourism protests this June. On June 15, activist groups from across Spain and southern Europe will stage coordinated demonstrations against overtourism, calling for urgent reforms to address overcrowding, surging housing costs, and the displacement of local communities. Organised by the Southern European Network Against Touristisation, the protests may include actions inside airport terminals, and could escalate over the summer. Despite the tension, activists insist they are not opposed to tourism itself, but to unsustainable tourism practices that harm residents’ quality of life. Ed Miliband is facing sharp criticism for supporting a controversial £50 million investment into sun-dimming climate experiments. Veteran weatherman John Kettley condemned the initiative on GB News, calling it "absolutely ridiculous" and "disgusting." The funding, directed through the Government-backed Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), aims to explore technologies that reflect sunlight back into space to temporarily reduce global temperatures. Kettley strongly opposed the idea of manipulating natural weather patterns, arguing that seasonal variations are normal and that efforts should focus elsewhere rather than "playing God" with the climate. House prices declined in April following changes to stamp duty thresholds, a slowdown that had been widely anticipated. The reduced thresholds meant more buyers became liable for the tax, tempering demand and contributing to the dip in prices. The United States has imposed sanctions on a network of firms accused of sourcing ballistic missile propellant ingredients for Iran, intensifying efforts to curb Tehran's missile development capabilities. Islamabad says Indian military action is possible within the next 24 to 36 hours, citing "credible intelligence" that suggests India is preparing to strike. The warning comes as tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors continue to escalate. The animated film 'Straume' ('Flow'), directed by Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis, has been awarded the 2025 LUX Audience Award. The prestigious honor was announced during a ceremony held at the European Parliament hemicycle in Brussels.