We’re focusing our social media efforts on LinkedIn, where we’ve found the most engagement and conversation around #SolarGeoengineering. Follow our updates and join the discussion there: buff.ly/1VVAHpT

Today, the US Congress held a hearing on #SolarGeoengineering and weather modification. It follows a surge of 76 bills across 35 states since 2023 — but only 3 have passed. SRM360’s new State Ban Tracker maps every state proposal and the growing federal debate.

🌍 New in Nature: “Africa must lead the governance of SRM.” SRM360 Expert Contributor Babatunde Abiodun & co-authors call for African leadership in research, governance & dialogue. 🔗 Article: buff.ly/eXfjEQf #SunlightReflectionMethods #SolarGeoengineering

At the Arctic Repair Conference, Anni Pokela made the case for urgent, responsible #climate intervention research. Her perspective here: buff.ly/SAdMwvn #SolarGeoengineering #SunlightRefllectionMethods

In a new Perspective piece with SRM360, Paul Gambill (co-founder of the carbon removal marketplace Nori) says it’s time to “accept the math” and explore potential climate-cooling interventions. Read the Perspective: buff.ly/cDlpjzM #CDR #carbonremoval #tippingpoints

⏳ Last chance to register. Live discussion on wildfires and solar geoengineering. 📅 August 26 | 15.00 BST / 10.00 ET With Patrick T. Brown, Danielle Touma, Brian Buma, and Lili Xia. Register now: buff.ly/SoYCljC #wildfires #climate #climaterisk

African ministers reaffirm rejection of #SolarGeoengineering at #AMCEN, calling for a global non-use agreement. 👇 Experts react — from historical context to implications for global climate governance. 📖 Read their full responses: buff.ly/YmzasPf

French PM calls the wildfires in France “a catastrophe of unprecedented scale” — driven by climate change. On Aug 26, join SRM360’s live panel on wildfires, climate change & whether #SolarGeoengineering could reduce wildfire risk. 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/M8vqU6w

@politico.com is reporting new details about the cancelled marine cloud brightening experiment in Alameda, CA. We’ve gathered early expert reactions. More updates to come as the story develops. 🔗 buff.ly/nlc82YD #SolarGeoengineering

Live July 29 – Join us and expert panellists for a timely discussion on extreme heat, its health impacts, and whether solar geoengineering could help reduce this growing threat. 🕒 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET Register: buff.ly/lVYnTIy #ExtremeHeat #SolarGeoengineering

🎥 New Talk: Why Heat Matters Most in the Solar Geoengineering Debate At #ArcticRepair2025 our Editorial Director @peteirvine.bsky.social explained why SAI could reduce many climate risks – but comes with potentially serious trade-offs. ▶️ buff.ly/bfjqw8R #SolarGeoengineering

📊 New Perspective from @chadmbaum.bsky.social & #GENIE Project researchers: Global surveys show #SolarGeoengineering support may be higher than assumed – especially in the Global South. ✅ 57% back small trials ❌ 12% reject SRM outright Read the full piece: buff.ly/2fn9EeA

🔥 Live Discussion: Extreme Heat & #SolarGeoengineering 🗓️ July 29 | 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET How is extreme heat intensifying? Could SRM help? What risks would it raise? Join an expert panel to explore the science, health impacts, and uncertainties. 🔗 buff.ly/SiZcPJs

Wondering what outdoor SRM experiments actually involve? Check out our new infographics breaking down five planned ARIA-funded projects and download them for free on our site. 🧵 More graphics in thread below. #SolarGeoengineering

“The Arctic isn’t waiting.” In a new piece ahead of #ArcticRepair2025, @hughhunt.bsky.social‬ argues for expanding SRM research to help protect a rapidly warming Arctic. Read the perspective: buff.ly/YvfHp2B #SolarGeoengineering

🚫 Florida and Louisiana have now banned #SolarGeoengineering, joining Tennessee – but many other state proposals have stalled. New perspective from Craig Segall on what this pattern could mean for science and SRM governance: buff.ly/TNGwmlZ

The UK Parliament is debating a petition to ban geoengineering. Experts welcome scrutiny — but warn the conversation lacks nuance. Read their reactions → buff.ly/MC46LBD Story will be updated post-debate. #SolarGeoengineering

UK Parliament to Debate a Petition on Making Geoengineering Illegal

Experts react to the UK Parliament holding a debate on geoengineering in response to a petition with over 160,000 signatures.

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Outdoor #SolarGeoengineering experiments are gaining momentum. Track what’s happening – and what’s planned – with our new Outdoor Experiment Tracker Start here → buff.ly/KTBo3SC

In this month's newsletter: ☀️ New Outdoor Experiment Tracker ☀️ UK geoengineering debate ☀️ New research on regional impacts, space-based proposals 📖 Read the newsletter: buff.ly/uWVUE9E 📝 Subscribe: buff.ly/L0moJPA #SolarGeoengineering

Is SRM research in Africa “neo-colonial”? Leading African scientists say no — and argue that this framing undermines African leadership. They position responsible SRM research as: ☀️ Africa-led ☀️ Transparent ☀️ About understanding, not advocacy 📖 : buff.ly/xBxY1rs

As deadly heat grips North India, what happens when adaptation and mitigation aren’t enough? In a new SRM360 Perspective, Soumitra Das reflects on India’s climate crossroads — and argues it’s time to consider all options. 📖: buff.ly/OBGVyHU #SolarGeoengineering #SunlightReflectionMethods

Should climate interventions be evaluated like cancer treatment – weighing serious side effects against the disease itself? Our new piece explores how to compare the risks of #SolarGeoengineering vs. uncontrolled climate change. 📖 Read our analysis: buff.ly/35QTlIR

#SolarGeoengineering field experiments are gaining momentum — and attention. In our latest podcast, we explore what’s happening, what fieldwork can teach us, and how experiments might be governed. 🎥 : John Moore on the value of real-world insights. 🎙️: buff.ly/F0BfVm3

Funding for #SolarGeoengineering research is on the rise but remains well below other #ClimateInterventions like #CarbonDioxideRemoval. 📈 Discover more insights in our SRM Funding Overview: buff.ly/776aP85 📊 Explore the landscape with our Funding Tracker: buff.ly/Z3xXtzb

What’s new in #SolarGeoengineering? This month's update covers: 🗣️ Takeaways from #DGF2025 🌐 Global SRM developments 🧪 New SAI research 📊 Tracking policy + public conversation Catch up here → buff.ly/avgeW3F

Collaboration across disciplines and sectors is essential to the #SolarGeoengineering conversation. Amadou Coulibaly highlights the value of researchers, policymakers, and civil society engaging together to shape the future of SRM. #DGF2025 #SunlightReflectionMethods

At the close of #DGF2025, Trisha Patel delivered a powerful reflection on how the SRM community is evolving — and why that matters. 📖 Read Trisha's perspective: buff.ly/XU7abSn #SolarGeoengineering

Huge thanks to @degrees.ngo for hosting #DGF2025 – and to everyone behind the scenes who made it happen. Your hard work, thoughtfulness, and dedication created an unforgettable forum. We’re grateful to have been part of it.

"If we're going to continue engaging with SRM seriously, then how we engage with people - outside this room, past our disciplines, and beyond our datasets – matters just as much as what we're researching." Trisha Patel - Inaugural Saleemul Huq prize winner, closing #DGF2025 🌍

That’s a wrap on #DGF2025! Trisha Patel closed with an inspiring look ahead at what's to come for SRM. We're leaving inspired, informed—and overcaffeinated ☕. We hope these updates were useful! Wishing #GeoMIP attendees a productive session tomorrow.