Climate

Is geoengineering an acceptable solution to cool the planet?

For

It could quickly reduce global temperatures in emergencies.

Against

It has unknown risks and could damage ecosystems permanently.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • It is kind of a last resort, but it's pretty much guaranteed that some country is going to try it
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  • At this point geoengineering might be a necessity, so it'd be good to learn more of the actual science involved.
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Against

  • Risky geoengineering should be banned.
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  • We don’t actually know what we’re doing. And honestly I’m not sure we can get there.
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