The Geoengineering Genie

Leaked documents indicate the UN aims to slow emissions with technological fixes rather than negotiations ahead of the key Lima meeting.

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Are scientists eager (frantic?) to uncork it? The Guardian puts its spin on a scoop:

Leaked documents ahead of key Lima meeting suggest UN body is looking to slow emissions with technological fixes rather than talks.

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