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One estimate of a solar geoengineering program's cost was $2.5 billion per year. Well within the national budget of many countries that would be significantly impacted by climate change. Presumably at some point one of them will just unilaterally give it a try.
Doesn’t mean it works
If we reach the trillions-of-dollars-of-climate-damage state then I'm sure they'll try anyway.
Would be nice if we could have some research into the subject done before then. A pity every time tests are proposed the reaction is "no, that'll only encourage more fossil fuel usage!"
If people have the space and can afford solar on their home, it is a big win as it cuts out the middleman, gives you all the control, and pays for itself. Waiting for government to do the right thing looks like a lost cause right now, but if everyone who could, took the financial hit and put in solar and used nothing but electricity for everything including their car, we would make a dent in carbon output. Those who own homes are the wealthy and really should be doing more than waiting for the government. Not going to happen of course as most are in the same headspace as the government with the pain of climate change just not enough yet to justify the spend. Businesses should be doing the same. Local power on every building will mean less demand on the grid and all the infrastructure upgrades needed to transmit power even if just from green solar farms. Local generation cuts out a lot of infrastructure.
Oh man, I can't afford buying a small flat let alone house. Things are really fucked up at the moment, price/salary wise. Like you need 300 average salaries to buy a small house in some God forgotten place.
This is why those who own homes and are already in a wealthier position than most, should be stepping up and installing solar panels as people who cannot even afford a home are likely already polluting less.
Perhaps those wealthier should also consider not hoarding real estate properties, so the less fortunate or younger have a chance to buy their own.
Most of the landlords hoarding properties in the U.S. these days are corporations; many of them not even U.S. based.
Homes should not have been allowed to be investments as what is happening with prices is expected. It is basically stocks someone lives in.