H362

Clean Skies Geoengineering Ban

Introduced·3/11/25

North Carolina H362 bans intentional atmospheric modification activities within the state.

North Carolina H362 prohibits the intentional release of polluting emissions, including stratospheric aerosol injection, cloud seeding, and electromagnetic radio frequency, into the atmosphere to alter temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. The bill defines "atmospheric modification" to include these activities. The Environmental Management Commission is tasked with adopting rules to implement this act, which becomes effective upon enactment.

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History

Mar 12, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 12, 2025

House

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 11, 2025

House

Filed