When are small-scale field experiments in solar geoengineering worth pursuing?

Published in European Journal for Philosophy of Science, 2026

Recommended citation: O Loughlin, R. and Visioni, D. (2026). When are small-scale field experiments in solar geoengineering worth pursuing? European Journal for Philosophy of Science, 16, 54. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13194-026-00762-9 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13194-026-00762-9

‘A philosophy of science framework proposing five heuristics - scientific rigor, safety, usefulness, engagement, and transparency - for assessing the pursuitworthiness of small-scale field experiments in solar geoengineering research’