Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 44965

Geoengineering

Tabled: 8 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

Esther McVey

ConservativeTatton

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of solar radiation modification technologies on the atmosphere.

Answer

Kerry McCarthy
Given the significant uncertainty around the possible risks and impacts of deployment on the climate and environment, the Government is not deploying SRM and has no plans to do so.