Alameda City Council Halts Marine Cloud Brightening Experiment on USS Hornet

Council cites transparency issues and lack of prior approval despite safety reviews confirming no health risks.

Alameda City Council unanimously voted to halt a climate experiment on the USS Hornet despite safety assurances.
The project aimed to test marine cloud brightening by spraying saltwater to reflect sunlight and reduce global warming.
City officials criticized the lack of transparency and prior approval before the experiment commenced.
Researchers expressed disappointment and highlighted the potential benefits of the study for climate change mitigation.
The USS Hornet museum faces financial losses due to the project's cancellation.