Science Magazine Podcast Talking about engineering the climate, and treating severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
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Apr 3, 2025 Rebekah White, a freelance science journalist, discusses the challenges of public engagement in climate engineering projects, emphasizing the need for collaboration and transparency. Marlena Fejzo, a scientist at the Center for Genetic Epidemiology, shares her journey from battling hyperemesis gravidarum to uncovering genetic links and potential treatments for this serious pregnancy complication. The conversation highlights the importance of community trust in geoengineering and recent advancements in women's health.
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Unannounced Geoengineering Test
- Researchers tested solar geoengineering in San Francisco Bay without informing the city.
- The mayor learned about the controversial test through a newspaper article, leading to suspicion.
Public Concerns about Geoengineering
- Public resistance to geoengineering stems from uncertainty about the technology and its potential impacts.
- This differs from projects like power plants where the impacts and stakeholders are clearer.
Community Backlash in Cornwall
- Planetary Technology's initial attempt to test ocean pH alteration in Cornwall, England, was met with public backlash.
- This was due to mistrust of the partner company and the region's history of environmental disasters.