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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 22d

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US proposals to ban solar geoengineering

The status of US state and federal bans on solar geoengineering.

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 22d

Today, the US Congress held a hearing on #SolarGeoengineering and weather modification.

It follows a surge of 76 bills across 35 states since 2023 — but only 3 have passed.

SRM360’s new State Ban Tracker maps every state proposal and the growing federal debate.

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 27d

This builds upon themes in our recent SRM360 Perspective from Babtunde and Nana Ama Browne Klutse.

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SRM360 | SRM Research in Africa Is Not Neo‑Colonial Experimentation

Nana Klutse and Babatunde Abiodun share their response to this framing of solar geoengineering (SRM) research in Africa.

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 27d

🌍 New in Nature: “Africa must lead the governance of SRM.”

SRM360 Expert Contributor Babatunde Abiodun & co-authors call for African leadership in research, governance & dialogue.

🔗 Article: buff.ly/eXfjEQf

#SunlightReflectionMethods #SolarGeoengineering

Africa must lead the governance of solar radiation management - Nature Climate Change

Africa’s future climate could be shaped by solar radiation management (SRM) decisions made elsewhere. To ensure these technologies, if ever pursued, reflect principles of justice and local…

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · 29d

At the Arctic Repair Conference, Anni Pokela made the case for urgent, responsible #climate intervention research.

Her perspective here: buff.ly/SAdMwvn

#SolarGeoengineering #SunlightRefllectionMethods

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Aug 28

In a new Perspective piece with SRM360, Paul Gambill (co-founder of the carbon removal marketplace Nori) says it’s time to “accept the math” and explore potential climate-cooling interventions.

Read the Perspective: buff.ly/cDlpjzM

#CDR #carbonremoval #tippingpoints

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Aug 26

⏳ Last chance to register.

Live discussion on wildfires and solar geoengineering.

📅 August 26 | 15.00 BST / 10.00 ET

With Patrick T. Brown, Danielle Touma, Brian Buma, and Lili Xia.

Register now: buff.ly/SoYCljC

#wildfires #climate #climaterisk

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Aug 14

African ministers reaffirm rejection of #SolarGeoengineering at #AMCEN, calling for a global non-use agreement.

👇 Experts react — from historical context to implications for global climate governance.

📖 Read their full responses: buff.ly/YmzasPf

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Aug 12

More on the fires in Southern France: buff.ly/ji2tNNL

‘Unprecedented’ wildfire burns area size of Paris in southern France

Advancing blaze scorches 16,000 hectares near Spanish border, destroying homes and forcing people to flee

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Aug 12

French PM calls the wildfires in France “a catastrophe of unprecedented scale” — driven by climate change.

On Aug 26, join SRM360’s live panel on wildfires, climate change & whether #SolarGeoengineering could reduce wildfire risk.

🔗 Register now: buff.ly/M8vqU6w

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Aug 1

@politico.com is reporting new details about the cancelled marine cloud brightening experiment in Alameda, CA.

We’ve gathered early expert reactions. More updates to come as the story develops.

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#SolarGeoengineering

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jul 28

Live July 29 – Join us and expert panellists for a timely discussion on extreme heat, its health impacts, and whether solar geoengineering could help reduce this growing threat.

🕒 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET
Register: buff.ly/lVYnTIy

#ExtremeHeat #SolarGeoengineering

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jul 18

🎥 New Talk: Why Heat Matters Most in the Solar Geoengineering Debate

At #ArcticRepair2025 our Editorial Director @peteirvine.bsky.social explained why SAI could reduce many climate risks – but comes with potentially serious trade-offs.

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jul 14

📊 New Perspective from @chadmbaum.bsky.social & #GENIE Project researchers:

Global surveys show #SolarGeoengineering support may be higher than assumed – especially in the Global South.

✅ 57% back small trials
❌ 12% reject SRM outright

Read the full piece: buff.ly/2fn9EeA

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jul 9

🔥 Live Discussion: Extreme Heat & #SolarGeoengineering
🗓️ July 29 | 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET

How is extreme heat intensifying? Could SRM help? What risks would it raise?

Join an expert panel to explore the science, health impacts, and uncertainties.

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jul 3

+ Explore more past, ongoing, and planned projects in our Outdoor Experiments Tracker: buff.ly/OSmZPMX

SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jul 3

Wondering what outdoor SRM experiments actually involve? Check out our new infographics breaking down five planned ARIA-funded projects and download them for free on our site.

🧵 More graphics in thread below.

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jun 25

“The Arctic isn’t waiting.”

In a new piece ahead of #ArcticRepair2025, @hughhunt.bsky.social‬ argues for expanding SRM research to help protect a rapidly warming Arctic.

Read the perspective: buff.ly/YvfHp2B

#SolarGeoengineering

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jun 24

🚫 Florida and Louisiana have now banned #SolarGeoengineering, joining Tennessee – but many other state proposals have stalled.

New perspective from Craig Segall on what this pattern could mean for science and SRM governance: buff.ly/TNGwmlZ

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jun 23

UPDATE | UK Parliament debates SRM

MPs raised concerns over ozone, ocean acidification & governance. Gov’t says no plans to deploy, but supports research.

Our post now includes key quotes & moments:
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UK Parliament Debates a Petition on Making Geoengineering Illegal

Experts react to the UK Parliament holding a debate on geoengineering in response to a petition with over 160,000 signatures.

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jun 23

The UK Parliament is debating a petition to ban geoengineering.

Experts welcome scrutiny — but warn the conversation lacks nuance.

Read their reactions → buff.ly/MC46LBD

Story will be updated post-debate.

#SolarGeoengineering

UK Parliament to Debate a Petition on Making Geoengineering Illegal

Experts react to the UK Parliament holding a debate on geoengineering in response to a petition with over 160,000 signatures.

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jun 20

More resources:

📄 Background Article: buff.ly/AOGgmX2
📊 Downloadable Infographics: buff.ly/1sjd9PE
🎧 Podcast: buff.ly/OTeopvA

SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jun 20

Outdoor #SolarGeoengineering experiments are gaining momentum.

Track what’s happening – and what’s planned – with our new Outdoor Experiment Tracker

Start here → buff.ly/KTBo3SC

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SRM360 @srm360.bsky.social · Jun 20

In this month's newsletter:
☀️ New Outdoor Experiment Tracker
☀️ UK geoengineering debate
☀️ New research on regional impacts, space-based proposals

📖 Read the newsletter: buff.ly/uWVUE9E
📝 Subscribe: buff.ly/L0moJPA

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