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Climate engineering, also known as geoengineering, involves deliberate interventions in the Earth’s climate system to mitigate or counteract the effects of climate change. It’s a rapidly evolving field, with two main categories of approaches: solar radiation management (SRM) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Solar Radiation Management (SRM) SRM techniques aim to reflect a small percentage of the sun’s energy back into space to reduce global temperatures. Methods include: • Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI): This involves releasing reflective particles (like sulfur dioxide) into the upper atmosphere to mimic the cooling effects of volcanic eruptions. • Marine Cloud Brightening: Spraying sea water into the atmosphere to increase the reflectivity of clouds over the ocean. • Space-based reflectors: Placing mirrors or other reflective materials in space to deflect sunlight away from Earth. Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) CDR focuses on capturing and storing CO₂ from the atmosphere. Approaches include: • Direct Air Capture (DAC): Technologies that capture CO₂ directly from the air and store it underground or use it in industrial processes. • Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS): Growing biomass, burning it for energy, and capturing the resulting CO₂ emissions. • Ocean Fertilization: Adding nutrients like iron to oceans to promote the growth of phytoplankton, which absorb CO₂ during photosynthesis. The Business Landscape As climate engineering gains attention, various companies, governments, and private entities are becoming involved: 1. Private Companies: Startups and larger corporations, especially in the carbon capture and removal sector, are receiving substantial investment. Examples include Climeworks and Carbon Engineering, which focus on DAC technologies. 2. Government Funding and Regulation: Governments are beginning to fund research and explore regulations, given the potential global impact of geoengineering activities. 3. Ethical and Environmental Concerns: Geoengineering poses serious ethical questions, including the risk of unforeseen consequences, uneven regional impacts, and the potential for misuse. Critics argue that it could encourage “moral hazard,” where less emphasis is placed on cutting emissions if climate manipulation becomes an option. The business of climate engineering is still in its early stages, with many experimental technologies. However, as climate change worsens, it could become a significant sector within the green economy. The global regulatory and public debate surrounding its use will likely intensify.

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#Climate_engineering Climate engineering also known as geoengineering, refers to the deliberate large-scale intervention in the Earth's climate system to counter the effects of climate change. This includes techniques to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and technologies to reflect sunlight back to space. #CarbonDioxideRemoval (CDR): * Afforestation and Reforestation: Planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. * Direct Air Capture (DAC): This involves capturing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere using specialized machines. * Ocean Alkalization: This involves adding alkaline substances to the ocean to increase its capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. * Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS): This involves growing plants to absorb carbon dioxide, burning them for energy, and capturing and storing the emitted carbon dioxide underground. #SolarRadiationModification (SRM): * Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI): This involves injecting reflective particles, such as sulfate aerosols, into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight back into space. * Cloud Seeding: This involves modifying clouds to increase their reflectivity. While climate engineering offers potential solutions to climate change, it also raises significant concerns, including: * Unintended consequences: The long-term effects of climate engineering are uncertain and could lead to unintended consequences, such as changes in precipitation patterns, ocean currents, and agricultural yields. * Ethical and governance issues: Climate engineering raises ethical questions about the distribution of benefits and risks, as well as the governance of these technologies. * Dependency: Relying on climate engineering could divert attention from the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which is essential for long-term sustainability. Therefore, climate engineering is a complex issue with both potential benefits and risks. It is important to approach this topic with caution and to consider all potential consequences before making any decisions.

The debate around geoengineering—deliberate, large-scale intervention in Earth's natural systems to counteract climate change—is as intricate as it is crucial. For some, it's seen as a potential last resort to prevent catastrophic warming. However, the unpredictable and potentially disastrous consequences of such interventions raise significant concerns. As we weigh the risks and benefits, our approach must be informed by rigorous scientific research, global cooperation, and a profound sense of responsibility to our planet and future generations. The path forward involves navigating challenging ethical, political, and technological landscapes, but the stakes are too high to ignore this critical debate. 1 - Addressing Climate Change Through Radical Approaches Recent discussions highlight two main geoengineering strategies: Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Solar Radiation Management (SRM). CDR aims to directly remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, while SRM focuses on reducing the amount of solar radiation reaching Earth's surface. Both methods present unique challenges and risks, demanding a delicate balance between potential benefits and consequences. 2 - Opportunities and Risks in Geoengineering Geoengineering offers the tantalizing potential to rapidly reduce global temperatures and avert severe climate impacts. Despite the ongoing debate about its risks and ethics, the pursuit of geoengineering could drive innovation, create new industries, and open up economic opportunities. As the urgency of climate action intensifies, geoengineering might become a crucial tool in our efforts to build a sustainable future. 3 - Navigating the Complexities The promise of geoengineering is tempered by uncertainties and concerns about long-term effects and unintended consequences. Large-scale interventions in natural systems could exacerbate the very problems they aim to solve. Moreover, geoengineering initiatives pose geopolitical and governance challenges, requiring international coordination and robust oversight to ensure equitable and responsible deployment. 4 - Moving Forward Balancing the pursuit of geoengineering with a thorough understanding of its risks and robust governance frameworks is essential. International cooperation and a commitment to ethical considerations will be key to unlocking geoengineering's potential while safeguarding our planet and its inhabitants. By carefully examining geoengineering from all angles, we can uncover unexpected opportunities to protect our shared home. The stakes are high, but with informed, responsible action, we can navigate this complex issue and work towards a more sustainable future. #Geoengineering #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Innovation

🌖[IIS BRIEF]⛈️ Geoengineering as A ‘Temporary Solution’? It is either a path towards catastrophe or an escalation to an even worse crisis. Even though countries have committed to reduce global temperature rise to below 2°C through the Paris Agreement, global temperatures are predicted to break the climate threshold of 1.5°C in 2027. This shows how the climate change mitigation and emission reduction are often fail in pursuing the ambitions of the Paris Agreement. Instead of focusing on reducing emissions, developed countries such as the United States are considering geoengineering alternatives. How come geoengineering, which potentially violates international laws and harms climate justice, could be considered as an option to prevent climate disasters? Read our newest article to discuss the issue: ugm.id/IISBrief08 Author: Mas Intan Putri Apriani Editor: IIS Team Designer: Dian Adi MR Stay connected with IIS UGM to empower your journey!🚀🌏 ——— More info: Instagram: @iis_ugm Twitter: @IIS_UGM Website: https://lnkd.in/g6ShuJGD Facebook: Institute of International Studies LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g5bRRqkx

We are glad to present the publication of our paper titled “Integrating Machine Learning and Genetic Algorithms to Optimize Building Energy and Thermal Efficiency Under Historical and Future Climate Scenarios”. As energy demands rise and climate change intensifies, optimizing buildings for energy efficiency and thermal comfort has become a pressing priority. Our study introduces an advanced framework that integrates Bayesian Optimization, XGBoost, and Genetic Algorithms to deliver robust performance metrics across different climate scenarios—from today’s conditions to projected futures (2050 and 2080). Special thanks to my co-authors and collaborators, and looking forward to connecting with those interested in sustainable architecture, energy modeling, and resilience! Alireza Karimi , Mostafa Mohajerani Read more about our research here. #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateChange #MachineLearning #UrbanResilience #BuildingOptimization

Ever wonder how we can leverage #RemoteSensing to measure #carbon stored in soil and vegetation? Stantec experts @Brendan Player, @Grant Wiseman, and @Martha Farella will discuss our technology called CarbonWatch, which does just that. Join us on April 18 for a free webinar sponsored by the Network for Engineering with Nature. #NatureBasedSolutions https://lnkd.in/gE6DWTJR