The royal society has weighed in on the concept of "dimming" the sun as a potential means to cool the planet, noting it carries risks. Some experts suggest that reflecting sunlight into space could provide temporary relief from global warming, while others warn that it could exacerbate climate change or be misused by individual nations. The effectiveness and safety of this geoengineering approach are unclear, with some reports indicating it could either help or harm the planet, depending on the circumstances.