Haida geoengineering drift sparks legal clash in Canada
Indigenous Haida Salmon Restoration Corp with Russ George dumped 110.23 tons of iron dust off Old Massett on Graham Island to fertilize ocean blooms. Canadian officials raided offices, deeming the act illegal under national law and international conventions. The case raises debate over geoengineering and its emerging legal risks.
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Pacific Ocean
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James Straith
Haida Salmon Restoration Corp
HSRC
U.N
Environment Canada
Environment Ministry
U.N. Earth
Rio de Janeiro
Reuters
George
Ottawa
Wangari Maathai
ETC Group
Pat Mooney
Old Massett
Graham Island
Fraser River
British Columbia
Massett
HSBC
Planktos Inc
Galapagos
Canary Islands
Ocean Pearl
QC Corp
HSBC Iron Fertilization Project Spurs Global Debate
HSBC scattered iron about 200 nautical miles off Canada in international waters last July. Experts question verifiability of effects, with critics warning of long term marine and human health risks. bank claims legality and seeks carbon credits while planning court challenge.
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Canada
John Disney
Disney
Reuters
Start Canada
Northern Savings Credit Union
Environment Canada
Credit Union
George
U.N
George's Plankton and
Hungary
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