Who will pick up the tab for climate-tinkering technologies?

James S Murray
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As scientists call for more funding for geo-engineering pilot studies, experts warn risks could be too great to attract investors

While the rewards may one day prove mind blowing, the risks inherent to the development of geo-engineering technologies that many scientists believe are now necessary to combat global warming are so huge...

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