UK scientists to launch outdoor geoengineering experiments
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from Science | The Guardian on (#6WSE8)
Blocking sunlight could temporarily slow the climate crisis but the technologies remain highly controversial
UK scientists are to launch outdoor geoengineering experiments as part of a 50m government-funded programme.
The experiments will be small-scale and rigorously assessed, according to Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), the UK government agency backing the plan, and will provide critical" data needed to assess the potential of the technology. The programme, along with another 11m project, will make the UK one of the biggest funders of geoengineering research in the world.
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