Climate Interventions: Solar Geoengineering

In our three-part Climate Interventions series, we look at the scientific understanding and uncertainties around a range of interventions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cool the planet, along with a robust discussion on ethics, risks, and governance.

In this session, we are exploring solar geoengineering approaches, also known as solar radiation modification/management (SRM), which seek to cool the planet by reflecting some of the incoming energy back to space. To date, most of the research approaches have been restricted to computer modeling. Some proponents, however, are looking to field experiments, and perhaps ultimately, wide-scale deployment. While some options might help ameliorate the impacts of climate change, they also might pose serious risks. Join a panel of experts for breakfast at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science exploring the latest deliberations around research, governance, impacts, and more.

Featuring:

Wil Burns, Co-Director, The Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal, American University & Visiting Professor, Environmental Policy & Climate Program, Northwestern University

Lisa Dilling, Assistant Chief Scientist, Environmental Defense Fund

Shuchi Talati, Founder & Executive Director, The Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering

Moderated by Kristan Uhlenbrock, Executive Director, The Institute for Science & Policy

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