Why a Startup's Controversial Experiments to Cool the Earth Are on Pause.

The article discusses the startup Make Sunsets and its controversial plan to cool the planet through stratospheric solar geoengineering by releasing sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere. Following the Mexican government's announcement of a ban on geoengineering practices, the company has decided to halt its experiments in Mexico until it can collaborate with government officials. Make Sunsets previously launched weather balloons containing SO2 in Baja California, which sparked criticism for potentially profiting from untested science and for not consulting authorities prior to the experiments. The founder expresses a desire to continue their work in a more supportive country, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate change. [Extracted from the article]