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UK Invests £57 Million in Solar Geoengineering Research

5/19/2025

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The UK is stepping up its commitment to combat climate change by investing £57 million in solar geoengineering research, making it the largest public funder in this arena. This funding will fuel 21 innovative projects over five years, exploring ethical frameworks and real-world experiments, while reinforcing that reducing emissions is still the ultimate goal.

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The UK is stepping up its commitment to combat climate change by investing £57 million in solar geoengineering research, making it the largest public funder in this arena. This funding will fuel 21 innovative projects over five years, exploring ethical frameworks and real-world experiments, while reinforcing that reducing emissions is still the ultimate goal.