Geoengineering technique could cool planet using existing aircraft
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 7-Sep-2025 04:11 ET (7-Sep-2025 08:11 GMT/UTC)
A technique to cool the planet, in which particles are added to the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, would not require developing special aircraft but could be achieved using existing large planes, according to a new modelling study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.
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