20 October 2016 | ZeroGeoengineering.com |”GAO found that some federal agencies already conduct activities that address many of the research needs identified above, albeit without “climate engineering” as an express or intended goal. This section, in contrast with the GAO report, explores some of the existing tools and competencies in federal agencies that could contribute to climate engineering research. It is the opinion of the Chair that any federal climate engineering research program should leverage existing facilities, instruments, skills, and partnerships within federal agencies.” -p.8

ENGINEERING THE CLIMATE: RESEARCH NEEDS AND STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION