Israeli-American Startup Stardust Gets $60M to Explore Artificial Earth Cooling
An Israeli-American startup, Stardust Solutions, has received a significant $60 million investment to explore innovative methods of artificially cooling the Earth. This private initiative aims to tackle the escalating climate crisis, but it also raises questions about governance and potential ecological impacts.
Stardust Solutions, led by former Israeli government physicist Yanai Yedvab, plans to conduct controlled experiments using a modified aircraft in 2026. The project, known as 'solar radiation management', involves spraying aerosol particles into the atmosphere to reflect sunlight and cool the planet.
Proponents argue that immediate action is necessary to combat the climate crisis. However, critics express concerns about the management and potential ecological harm of such geoengineering projects. This funding round is the largest in the field to date, with backing from Silicon Valley venture capitalists and major shareholders of Ferrari and Juventus.
Stardust Solutions, with its $60 million investment, is set to commence controlled experiments in 2026. While the project offers hope for combating climate change, it also raises important questions about governance and potential ecological impacts. CEO Yanai Yedvab acknowledges that this technology is not a panacea and that extreme weather events will continue.
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