Geo-engineering: the government's view
The government’s position on geo-engineering.
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This statement sets out the government’s view on research, development, deployment and regulation of geo-engineering, while acknowledging the priority is to tackle the root cause of climate change by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and adapting to those impacts that are unavoidable.
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Last updated 4 May 2020 + show all updates
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Updated in the light of the net zero target and funding changes.
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Position paper updated to reflect recent changes in area.
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Government position updated in line with the Industrial Strategy.
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Updated in light of recent developments within regulatory frameworks, and to update recommended further reading
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First published.