

Lawfare Daily: Duncan McLaren on the Opportunity Costs of Geoengineering
Sep 4, 2024
Duncan McLaren, a Climate Intervention Fellow in Environmental Law and Policy at UCLA, dives deep into the intricate world of geoengineering. He discusses the history and various techniques of climate intervention, including the controversial SCoPEx project. The conversation highlights the ethical dilemmas and opportunity costs tied to these initiatives, emphasizing the need for robust governance and communication. They explore how public perceptions differ globally and stress the importance of prioritizing emission reductions alongside geoengineering research.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Geoengineering Debate
01:57 • 23min
Exploring Opportunity Costs in Geoengineering
25:06 • 3min
Geoengineering and Ethical Challenges
27:46 • 9min
Geoengineering: A Divided Discourse
36:31 • 6min
Exploring the Opportunity Costs of Geoengineering
42:32 • 2min