Resolution to Safeguard Air Quality in South Carolina

WHEREAS, activities involving the intentional release of chemicals or substances into the

atmosphere, commonly referred to as geoengineering, may be conducted by the federal

government or affiliated entities, potentially affecting South Carolina’s environment and

residents; and

WHEREAS, the long-term impacts of large-scale atmospheric interventions on air quality,

human health, and ecosystems remain uncertain and insufficiently studied; and

WHEREAS, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is

responsible for ensuring the quality of the state's air, soil, and water, and for regulating

emissions to protect public health while supporting responsible commerce; and

WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee has enacted similar legislation in 2024, recognizing the

need to proactively regulate geoengineering activities in order to preserve environmental

integrity and protect public health; and

WHEREAS, the General Assembly is committed to maintaining clean air, safeguarding the

environment, and protecting the well-being of all South Carolinians; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Lexington County Republican Party calls on

the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina and on the Governor to amend Title 48,

Chapter 1, Section 110(e) of the South Carolina Code of Laws (Air Pollution Control Act) to

add as follows:

“The intentional injection, release, or dispersion of any chemical, compound, or

substance into the atmosphere for the purpose of altering temperature, weather, or

sunlight intensity is prohibited within the borders of South Carolina.”

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Approved unanimously by the Lexington County Republican Party

Executive Committee on May 7, 2025