Stratospheric Aerosol Transport and Nucleation = SATAN

A Project by the UK Government to block out the Sun. Or should I say Son?

Introduction: In 2022, UK researchers launched a small-scale geoengineering experiment named SATAN, releasing sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere to study climate-cooling techniques. While framed as a scientific test, the project has ignited public skepticism and fears of unchecked weather manipulation. This article explores the science, risks, and ethical concerns surrounding the UK’s foray into solar geoengineering.

The SATAN Project: A Proof of Concept In September 2022, researchers from Harvard’s Solar Geoengineering Research Program and UK partners launched a high-altitude balloon in Buckinghamshire, releasing 400 grams of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere, as reported by MIT Technology Review. Named Stratospheric Aerosol Transport and Nucleation (SATAN), the experiment tested low-cost balloon systems for stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI), a geoengineering method mimicking volcanic eruptions like Mount Pinatubo, which cooled Earth by 0.5°C in 1991. The project, costing under $1,000, aimed to study aerosol dispersal, not alter the climate.

Science and Risks of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection SAI involves injecting reflective particles, typically sulfur dioxide, into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight and cool the planet. Studies, like those by Zhang et al., suggest subtropical injections could be efficient, but risks include ozone depletion, regional weather disruptions, and “termination shock” if stopped abruptly. Alternatives like alumina or calcite are being explored to reduce side effects, but they require more mass and flights, increasing costs. Critics, including the Center for International Environmental Law, warn that SAI’s scale—potentially requiring centuries of injections—poses governance challenges and risks to human rights.

Public Backlash and Conspiracy Concerns The SATAN acronym has fueled public distrust, with X posts calling it a “blasphemous” attempt to “dim the sun” and linking it to food shortages or technocratic control. These claims exaggerate the project’s scope, but they reflect genuine concerns about transparency. Unlike claims of secrecy, the test was documented, yet no public hearings occurred, raising questions about consent. New Hampshire’s 2024 ban on “chemtrail” activities reflects growing legislative pushback against perceived geoengineering.

Ethical and Global Implications Geoengineering’s moral hazard—diverting focus from emissions cuts—is a key criticism. Jennie Stephens argues SAI avoids necessary social changes, while uneven regional impacts (e.g., droughts in vulnerable nations) raise justice concerns. The UN’s non-binding moratorium on geoengineering highlights governance gaps, especially as the U.S. is not a party to the relevant treaty. As climate pressures grow, small-scale tests like SATAN could pave the way for larger deployments, but without global consensus, they risk geopolitical conflict.

READ IT ALL HERE FROM: UK’s SATAN Geoengineering Test Sparks Climate Control Debate

More information: 40 to 60 Million Tons of Poison a Year Sprayed in our Skies – Dane Wigington I’m not sure how he comes up with the amount, but I do believe it is a lot one way or the other.

I don’t know about you…but I’m sort of starting to get REALLY PISSED OFF! C.L.

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