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Spraying salt in clouds to combat climate change comes with global risks

Marine cloud brightening could cool the Earth, but new research warns it might have unintended, global consequences.

Sean Mowbray reports for Mongabay.

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Dr. David Keith’s proposal to cool Earth sparks debate

Dr. David Keith’s proposal to cool Earth sparks debate

David Keith suggests releasing sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere to lower global temperatures, igniting both interest and concern over the potential risks and benefits of geoengineering.

David Gelles reports for The New York Times.

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Geo-engineering's potential to tackle climate change sparks debate

As climate change intensifies, scientists are exploring geo-engineering as a potential solution, but the approach raises both hope and serious concerns.

Simon King reports for the BBC.

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Scientists seek approval for ocean experiment to combat climate change
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Scientists seek approval for ocean experiment to combat climate change

Researchers from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution plan to test ocean alkalinity enhancement off Cape Cod to assess its potential in mitigating climate change.

Barbara Moran reports for WBUR.

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Wealthy backers undeterred by failed geoengineering test
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Wealthy backers undeterred by failed geoengineering test

Despite a failed attempt to block sunlight, wealthy donors plan to continue funding solar geoengineering research to combat global warming.

Corbin Hiar and Blanca Begert report for POLITICO.

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UChicago’s climate initiative explores controversial solar geoengineering

The University of Chicago has launched a Climate Systems Engineering initiative, aiming to explore solar geoengineering, despite the controversial nature and potential risks of the field.

Jessica McKenzie reports for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

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NASA mission aims to freeze glaciers in place to prevent catastrophic sea-level rise

NASA mission aims to freeze glaciers in place to prevent catastrophic sea-level rise

NASA's $1.5 billion NISAR satellite, launching soon, will monitor Earth's glaciers and could support interventions to halt their disintegration, crucial for coastal regions.

Ross Andersen reports for The Atlantic.

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