„There are a number of ideas for how people might intentionally alter the planet’s climate system – an approach called geoengineering. One of the most frequently discussed ideas is solar geoengineering, blocking some of sun’s energy by, for example, injecting tiny particles called sulfate aerosols into the atmosphere. But solar geoengineeering remains a controversial method of addressing climate change.“
Conclusion: „While many geoengineering solutions will likely continue being contested and therefore underdeveloped, it is worth noting that taking a greater focus in specific carbon-capture based technologies, such as chemically catalyzed reactions for “carbon”-fixation, would enable the same level of climate impact without the side effects. Although challenges abound, the development of carbon capture technology must be the next step in this fight to save this planet.“
„The growing crisis over global warming must be addressed seriously now or[nbsp]require risky “geoengineering” strategies as a last resort in the not-too-distant future, a dangerous “Hail Mary” pass for humanity’s survival, as ex-CIA analyst Paul R. Pillar explains.“
„The[nbsp]negotiating text in Paris contains proposed text about „zero net emission,“ based on the assumption that actual emissions can be neutralized by future „negative“ ones. This is based on conclusions in[nbsp]the 2014 report of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). According to that report, most relevant models predict that „negative emissions“ in the form of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) would be required later this century if we are to avoid more than 2 degrees Celsius of warming.“
„There remains the possibility that SRM could complement mitigation and adaptation in the fight against climate change, but not without simultaneous increases in resources for research and informed debate that is grounded in the needs of those most affected by climate change right now.“
„So what was Mr Lomborg’s preferred alternative to the UN talks? It was solar geoengineering, a controversial—and speculative—set of proposals for lowering global temperature by blocking incoming sunlight on a planetary scale.“
Interview with Stephen Gardiner and a few questions on CE. „While the world’s scientists, policymakers, and members of civil society get ready for the Paris climate conference (COP21) taking place this and next week, I wondered: Will any philosophers be invited to participate in the talks?“
„The meager financing and policy attention that have been given so far to geoengineering partly reflects unease over the playing-God aspect of any such effort, an unease that also affects attitudes toward bioengineering. But turning away from any serious consideration of such measures because of the discomfort of having to make what may seem to be God-like choices is itself a choice: a choice not to use an available technology, and a choice that entails costs and risks that might otherwise have been avoided.“
„The Global CCS Institute has published its annual major report on the latest developments in carbon capture and storage (CCS). The Global Status of CCS: 2015[nbsp]presents the most comprehensive overview of large-scale CCS projects and policy developments, the importance of the upcoming international climate discussions, new technology developments and further progress towards the emergence of coordinated industrial hubs and clusters.„
„This is what makes me mad. I don’t really care if geoengineering is either good or bad for the environment, but I do know that it is worth researching. When you get right down to it, there is just as much research that suggests geoengineering is not the solution as there is research that carbon emissions are.“
