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This is a list of notable geoengineering schemes proposed in scientific journals.

Solar radiation management, cloud modification

Solar radiation management[1][2][3]

Atmospheric projects

General proposals[4]

Cloud seeding

Main article: Cloud seeding

Terrestrial albedo modification

Land management / Bio-geoengineering

Ocean schemes

Space projects

Greenhouse gas remediation

Main article: Greenhouse gas remediation
See also: Climate change mitigation

Carbon sequestration

Main article: Carbon sequestration

Biological processes

Physical processes

Chemical techniques

Other greenhouse gas remediation

Other schemes

See also

References

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