This bill requires a study on the health and environmental impacts of specific climate change projects. It aims to ensure that any large-scale interventions in the climate system are safe for people and the planet.
If you care about climate change, this study could reveal important health and environmental risks of geoengineering projects.
Who this affects
People near geoengineering projects · Those concerned about climate change
What changes is this bill making?
1The Secretary of Energy will study the effects of certain climate projects.
2The study will focus on how these projects impact human health and the environment.
3The Secretary must report the findings to Congress within one year after the study ends.
4Covered geoengineering projects include those funded by the federal government or involving federal agencies.
5Geoengineering includes methods like injecting aerosols into the atmosphere to cool the Earth.
