Research Paper | May 2026 Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) Primer Author Mitch Poulin Share Back to publications American Academy of Arts and Sciences Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction What Is SRM? Distinguishing SRM from Chemtrails, Contrails, and Weather Modification Experiments, Entrepreneurship, and Community Pushback Main Arguments in Favor of SRM Outdoor Research and Deployment Main Arguments Against SRM Outdoor Research and Deployment Domestic and International Governance Efforts Outstanding Questions Conclusion Appendix: State-Level SRM Legislation Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) FAQs American Academy of Arts and Sciences View PDF Resources Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) FAQs (294.57 KB) Topics Energy & Environment Global Affairs Related Academy Article | April 2025 Governing New Technologies to Address Climate Change