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UK Government Rejects Solar Radiation Modification Amid Ethical Concerns

11/28/2025

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The British government opposes solar radiation modification to cool the planet.
Alan Campbell, the Commons Leader, said the government is open to regulating the technology.
Stardust Solutions, an Israeli-U.S. company, aims to deploy the technology after raising $60 million.
Labour MP Sarah Coombes called for a debate on international cooperation regarding atmospheric experiments.
Critics warn that geoengineering could have unpredictable climate effects and raise ethical concerns.

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The British government opposes solar radiation modification to cool the planet.
Alan Campbell, the Commons Leader, said the government is open to regulating the technology.
Stardust Solutions, an Israeli-U.S. company, aims to deploy the technology after raising $60 million.
Labour MP Sarah Coombes called for a debate on international cooperation regarding atmospheric experiments.
Critics warn that geoengineering could have unpredictable climate effects and raise ethical concerns.