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Cloud Seeding Study Aims to Mitigate El Niño

Updated 2026-07-08 20:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new study suggests cloud seeding with seawater could prevent a super El Niño by shading the eastern Pacific. The research, however, warns of potential unforeseen consequences.

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New Scientist
A modelling study suggests marine cloud brightening could shade the eastern Pacific and reduce a global temperature spike from El Niño, but there could be unexpected consequences
2026-07-08 19:00 UTC
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