Unexpected Risks in Simple Climate Adaptation Strategies
A study published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests that land radiative management (LRM), a climate adaptation strategy involving reflective surfaces to cool urban areas, may inadvertently increase temperatures in neighboring regions by altering weather patterns and reducing rainfall. This could exacerbate climate inequity if applied in high-income areas adjacent to low-income ones. However, the researchers note that LRM could still be beneficial if implemented over appropriate scales, minimizing unintended warming effects.