Stratospheric Aerosol Injection FOIA Tracker
A comprehensive database tracking Freedom of Information Act requests filed to investigate potential undisclosed government Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) programs and geoengineering activities.
Investigation Objectives
- Document any ongoing or planned SAI operations by government agencies
- Obtain records of atmospheric modification programs and funding
- Assess transparency and public disclosure of geoengineering research
- Track agency cooperation and compliance with FOIA regulations
Last updated: December 2024 | All requests filed under 5 U.S.C. § 552
Active FOIA Requests
Detailed tracking of all Freedom of Information Act requests filed to investigate potential undisclosed SAI programs
Demo Content Notice
The FOIA requests displayed below are example/demonstration content only. These are not real FOIA requests filed by Sustainability In Action or any affiliated parties. This page serves as a template to show how FOIA tracking could be implemented for transparency and accountability purposes.
EPA Atmospheric Modification Programs & Aerosol Research
Request for all documents, emails, and reports related to stratospheric aerosol injection research, atmospheric modification programs, and any coordination with Department of Defense or NOAA regarding geoengineering activities from 2015-2024.
EPA acknowledged receipt and requested 30-day extension. Cited need to consult with multiple departments. Extension granted.
NOAA Weather Modification & Cloud Seeding Records
Request for all weather modification permits, cloud seeding operations, and atmospheric research programs conducted by or in coordination with NOAA from 2010-2024, including funding sources and operational details.
NOAA released 247 pages documenting weather modification permits issued 2010-2024. Records show 78 cloud seeding programs across 15 states. No classified SAI programs disclosed. Some redactions under Exemption 6 (personnel privacy).
Department of Defense Atmospheric Intervention Programs
Request for all records related to atmospheric modification, aerosol dispersal programs, geoengineering research funding, and any classified or unclassified SAI operations conducted by or contracted through DoD from 2000-2024.
DoD released only 12 pages of unclassified weather research. Denied majority of request citing Exemption 1 (national security), Exemption 3 (statutory prohibition), and Exemption 7 (law enforcement). Appeal filed Nov 1, 2024. Awaiting appeal decision.
NASA Stratospheric Research & Aerosol Monitoring Programs
Request for all documents related to stratospheric aerosol monitoring, atmospheric chemistry experiments, and any coordination with military or intelligence agencies regarding potential SAI activities or geoengineering research from 2012-2024.
NASA confirmed request received and assigned to Office of Communications. Initial search identified ~400 potentially responsive documents. Currently under review. No extension requested.
CIA Geoengineering Research & Intelligence Assessments
Request for all intelligence assessments, research funding documents, and communications related to geoengineering, stratospheric aerosol injection, or weather modification programs, including any involvement in domestic or international SAI activities from 2005-2024.
CIA placed request in "complex" processing queue. Cited extensive search requirements and need for multi-office review. No estimated completion date provided. Request currently in backlog with 200+ days pending.
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Investigation Summary & Analysis
Key findings and patterns from our comprehensive FOIA investigation into potential government SAI programs
Response Time Analysis
Average processing times by agency
Note: Legal FOIA response time is 20 business days, with possible 10-day extension.
Agency Cooperation Levels
Transparency & compliance ratings
Pattern Observed: Intelligence and military agencies consistently show poor cooperation, with extensive redactions and delayed responses.
Key Findings from FOIA Investigation
Critical observations and concerns
Excessive Classification
Military and intelligence agencies cite national security exemptions for most atmospheric research records, preventing public oversight.
Systematic Delays
Average response time exceeds 90 days, well beyond legal requirements. Some requests pending 200+ days without justification.
Heavy Redactions
Documents released by DoD and CIA contain extensive redactions, often rendering information meaningless or incomplete.
Interagency Coordination
NOAA records reveal coordination between civilian and military agencies on atmospheric research, but details remain classified.
Undisclosed Funding
Multiple agencies acknowledge geoengineering research funding but refuse to disclose amounts, recipients, or project scopes.
Some Transparency
NOAA and NASA have released limited records showing weather modification permits and atmospheric monitoring programs.
Transparency Concern
Despite public statements that no large-scale SAI programs exist, the level of classification, denial, and delay in releasing atmospheric research records raises significant transparency concerns. The pattern suggests agencies are withholding information about the scope and nature of geoengineering research and potential atmospheric intervention activities.
Legal Actions
Filing appeals for denied requests and potential litigation for agencies exceeding legal response times.
Additional Requests
Expanding investigation to additional agencies including FAA, USGS, and international coordination offices.
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