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Geoengineering Risks for Air Travel

Updated 2026-07-02 17:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A proposed geoengineering technique to combat global warming by spraying particles near the poles could expose plane passengers to sulphuric acid, posing a safety risk. The method is raising concerns among scientists and aviation authorities.

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New Scientist
A proposed technique to counter global warming by spraying sun-reflecting particles near the poles would cause commercial flights to pass through clouds of sulphuric acid, posing a danger to passengers and crew
2026-07-02 15:05 UTC
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