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SAI to sunshades

SRM might be deployed for centuries to limit temperatures while emissions are reduced and carbon is removed. Could a planetary sunshade be a long-term alternative to SAI?

GLOBAL TEMPERATURE INCREASE

NO EMISSIONS CUTS

ELIMINATE EMISSIONS

Today

REMOVE CARBON

Deploy SAI

Deploy Sunshade,

wind down SAI

REFLECT SUNLIGHT

Sources: SRM360; Planetary Sunshade Foundation (SAI and sunshade deployments)

GLOBAL TEMPERATURE INCREASE

NO emissions cuts

eliminate EMISSIONS

Today

REMOVE CARBON

Deploy SAI

Deploy Sunshade,

wind down SAI

REFLECT SUNLIGHT

Sources: SRM360; Planetary Sunshade Foundation (SAI and sunshade deployments)

Published February 9, 2026
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