Geoengineering refers to the deliberate large-scale intervention in the Earth's climate system to counteract climate change, such as by reflecting sunlight, increasing precipitation, or removing CO2 from the atmosphere. Proponents argue that geoengineering could provide innovative solutions to global warming. Opponents argue that it is risky, unproven, and could have unforeseen negative consequences.
@9L4Z23BIndependent 7 days7D
Yes, the Department of Interior should engage in P3's to research geoengineering and other ways to combat climate change
@9MJTP4G2wks2W
Yes, but with caution and careful consideration of potential risks and benefits.
@LucidLibertarian 1hr1H
No, geoengineering has been used for years and is likely contributing to global climate changes by disrupting natural weather patterns and fluctuations. Nature balances itself out just fine; geoengineering is interfering with that balance.
@9N9R5XT 1 day1D
Yes, but carefully and with stringent guidelines in place to ensure it is being carried out as safely as possible.
@ChaseOliver 3 days3D
The best way for government to combat climate change would be to lower taxes and end artificial barriers to entry that protect favored firms and stifle innovation. Doing so would allow the market to find solutions.
@ChaseOliver 3 days3D
The best way to combat climate change is by reducing taxes and artificial barriers to entry so that incentives for innovation allow the market to provide solutions,
@9N36PJ8Peace and Freedom4 days4D
Only if they allow scientist from all spectrums to discuss an evaluate. I prefer methods that are natural like regenerative farming, which is good for people and the planet.
@RobinHoudeDemocrat 6 days6D
Yes, but only with international cooperation since unintended effects would not be limited to national borders
@9MS62CQLibertarian1wk1W
How about put a bigger focus on sef sufficiency & sustainability and less on convenience instead of trying to manipulating the world to fit us?
@9MRSJBQIndependent1wk1W
Yes, but it should be used as a supplement to alternative solutions that target the root of the problem instead of a replacement
@9MQ3BJM1wk1W
Yes, at this point some level of geoengineering may be necessary to combat climate change and remediate the damage done so far.
@SenBR2003 2wks2W
Yes, but regulate geoengineering to prevent unintended consequences on the planet's climate systems.
No, but the government should still invest in other renewable energy sources.
@Dry550Independent 2wks2W
No, the idea may prove to be popular, however the risks involved are indeed untested and unproven and could have disastrous results if precautions aren’t taken. The risks outweigh the possibilities of learning
@9MLDG2Q2wks2W
No, as it gives corporations an out of the negative climate impacts they cause, and will decrease demand for reform.
@9MKVB242wks2W
I believe that it should be funded by charitable organizations
@9MKMTMV2wks2W
Yes and no because so many other companies already have
@9MKLQMR2wks2W
No, there are other more proven ways to combat climate change.
I don't understand this topic enough to have an opinion
@9MKCMTPLibertarian2wks2W
Research should be funded, but with STRICT oversight into where and how any funding is spent. There should also be CLEAR articulable goals to the research.
@9MKC6RY2wks2W
There are plenty of other ways to combat climate change.
@9MK95NM2wks2W
Why are non-environmental products still being produced!!
@9MJZVCG 2wks2W
No, however funding should go into programs for restricting emissions and actions which may further climate change.
@9MK2RR42wks2W
Yes, but research should also focus on how to use this without negatively affecting food and water security.
@9MK2GPM2wks2W
No geoengineering should be a last resort due to the potential damages, first invest in renewables and carbon capture.
@ISIDEWITH2wks2W
Yes
@9N9CHQZ2 days2D
The currents complaints about the climate are centered around the unintended consequences of using fossil-fuel throughout the history of mankind and especially so within the last melania. I do not want to try to think of the unintended consequences of trying to directly manipulate our world on a mass level. Even if successful in the short term it could have long-term consequences. Why would I want to temp catastrophe from a different source.
Before any mass expeditions in to this field extensive strenuous testing needs to be done. It needs to be heavily regulated do that some company does not… Read more
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