prohibition; geoengineering

SB 1432 prohibits intentional activities within Arizona that aim to manage solar radiation, such as injecting chemicals or deploying devices to increase atmospheric reflectivity and alter sunlight intensity, temperature, or weather. It specifically bans actions like releasing stratospheric aerosols for these purposes, except where permitted under existing state programs (Title 45, Chapter 9). The law directly affects entities or individuals conducting such geoengineering experiments in Arizona, making these actions unlawful under state law. It focuses solely on preventing specific solar radiation management techniques, not broader climate interventions.