Researchers found that artificially brightening Pacific clouds could weaken extreme El Niño events before they fully develop—a targeted, temporary approach that may reduce climate risks without requiring permanent geoengineering deployment.

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A new study in Science Advances finds that artificially brightening clouds over the Pacific could weaken super El Niños before they fully develop. Unlike permanent geoengineering, this targeted approach could deliver climate benefits without indefinite deployment, offering a potentially lower-risk tool against extreme weather events.

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