Protecting environment and humans from geo-engineering experiments

Senate Bill 699 prohibits any entity - including individuals, companies, or government bodies - from conducting geoengineering activities like weather modification, stratospheric aerosol injection, or cloud seeding within or over West Virginia. The bill defines "geoengineering" as the intentional release of atmospheric contaminants (such as aerosols or chemicals) that could harm human health, the environment, or agriculture. It requires the West Virginia Department for Environmental Protection to investigate credible reports of violations, issue immediate cessation orders, and pursue penalties for noncompliance. This law directly affects any party engaging in these activities in the state, with enforcement focused on preventing atmospheric pollution from such experiments.