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

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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 high environmental, social, and geopolitical risks that come with SRM. 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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