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geoengineering

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geoengineering [‚jē·ō‚en·jə′nir·iŋ]
(science and technology)
Artificial modification of earth systems to counteract anthropogenic effects, such as increasing carbon dioxide uptake by fertilizing ocean surface waters or screening out sunlight with orbiting mirrors.


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The Geritol solution, named for the venerable iron supplement, represents only one of many geoengineering quick-fixes dreamed up to stave off global environmental problems.
Taylor & Francis (Philadelphia, PA), a unit of Informa Group, has begun the publication of four new journals, including "International Journal of Pediatric Obesity," "Geomechanics & Geoengineering," "Environmental Bioindicators" and "Disability & Rehabilitation.
Jean-Baptiste Monnier was promoted to senior vice president of the Geoengineering Business Group.
 
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