A Brief History of Solar Geoengineering

Dave Levitan; Maryanne Murray

A Brief History of Solar Geoengineering

The field of sunlight reflection methods (SRM), or solar geoengineering, is no longer young. Over recent decades, it has grown to include hundreds of researchers, attracted millions of dollars in funding, and received increasing international attention. This timeline highlights some of the key moments in the field’s evolution.

By Dave Levitan and Maryanne Murray

Published July 14, 2026

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