A controversial experiment to artificially cool Earth was canceled — what we know about why

Large gates to the entrance of Harvard’s campus. The left side of the gate is open, and the other side is closed. Cambridge, MA - January 24: Gated entrance on the campus of Harvard University. | Photo: Getty Images

After years of legwork, Harvard researchers canceled plans to test a controversial theory for cooling the planet by sending sunlight-reflecting particles up into the atmosphere. Now, members of an independent advisory committee tasked with addressing ethics and safety concerns are sharing what they learned from the ill-fated project.

A policy analysis published in the journal Science on Friday highlights how important it is to talk to people on the ground before launching...

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