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A question of intent

As the emerging field of geoengineering gains momentum, researchers must question the motivations behind their experiments and maintain an open dialogue with the public.

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Stilgoe, J. A question of intent. Nature Clim Change 1, 325–326 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1225

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