This chapter examines the ongoing debate surrounding geoengineering and the controversial idea of engineering solar radiation. The speaker raises concerns about intentional harms and questions who should have the power to control the earth's temperature, while also discussing the involvement of military and intelligence agencies.
Right now, climate engineers are working on new technologies, called solar geoengineering, that would reflect the sun’s rays away from Earth as a way to cool the planet. Those in favor argue it would be inexpensive and effective, and could buy us time to get carbon emissions down before the worst impacts of climate change. But others argue it would distract from the underlying issues of climate change and express concern about who would control such a powerful technology. So we debate: Is Engineering Solar Radiation A Crazy Idea?
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