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Author(s): ohini Krishnamurthy

US government considers controversial solar geoengineering to counter global warming: Report

Source(s): Down To Earth
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The United States is eyeing a controversial tool to counter global warming: Solar radiation management (SRM), which involves reflecting a small fraction of sunlight into space.

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Many scientists have expressed concerns over the  The report was developed in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other key US federal agencies. 

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Further, the report highlighted gaps and potential risks with SRM. These include potential changes in precipitation patterns, changes in stratospheric temperatures, ozone amounts, sea-level rise, ocean acidification, productivity and mixing, terrestrial vegetation, coral reefs, biodiversity, crop production and ecosystems.

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Themes Climate change Science and technology
Country and region United States of America

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