Bill > HB2758

This bill prohibits geoengineering activities within West Virginia, specifically targeting the intentional injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus into the atmosphere with the purpose of manipulating temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity. The bill's legislative findings highlight concerns about potential geoengineering experiments conducted by federal government entities or other organizations, emphasizing that the risks to human health and environmental welfare are not well understood. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection would be responsible for monitoring and ensuring public safety. The legislation aims to protect public health and welfare while maintaining a balance that does not impede authorized activities permitted under state law. The bill would make such atmospheric interventions illegal within the state's borders and would go into effect 30 days after its passage, effectively creating a legal barrier against deliberate climate modification techniques that could potentially pose unknown risks to the environment and public health.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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