Surviving the summer

The escalating climate crisis presents demonstrable existential threats, as explored in this edition. Editor in Chief Nancy Shute examines the compounding impacts of extreme heat and prolonged drought, both validated by longitudinal data and increasingly measurable climate indicators. A particularly innovative response under consideration involves the strategic deployment of solar geoengineering—a plan to modulate Earth’s sunlight—representing a potentially impactful, albeit complex, intervention. This discussion prioritizes empirical evidence and fosters a collaborative understanding of these challenges.