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Countries failed to agree first steps on solar geoengineering at the UN. What went wrong?

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In amongst proposals regarding plastic pollution, air quality, pesticides and circular economies, to mention but a few, the most controversial was a Swiss-led proposal to establish an expert group on solar radiation modification (SRM). Africa, whilst wanting to improve access to information on SRM, also had concerns about the Swiss proposals.

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