Solar Radiation Modification
Solar Radiation Modification (SRM), also known as Solar Radiation Management, Radiation Modification Measures or Solar Geoengineering, would aim to address a symptom of climate change by reflecting more sunlight back into space, or by allowing more infrared radiation from Earth to escape, in order to reduce the Earth’s temperature. It includes numerous proposed methods which differ significantly. None are ready for deployment. Solar Radiation Modification could not be a substitute for reducing emissions, or removing atmospheric CO2.
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Altering the Climate: Youth and Communicating the Tough Decisions Ahead
Guest post by Roop Singh
A better understanding of non-Western views is needed for inclusive SRM governance
Guest post by Masahiro Sugiyama, Shinichiro Asayama and Takanobu Kosugi
Green Moral Hazards
Guest post by Gernot Wagner and Daniel Zizzamia
Should solar geoengineering research proceed?
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C2GLearn Webinar 2 Introduction: Governance of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection
C2GLearn Webinar 2 IntroductionGovernance of Stratospheric Aerosol InjectionIn this video, C2G Science Adviser Paul Rouse gives a brief introduction to C2GLearn, provides context on the topic, and introduces the featured speakers: Arunabha Ghosh, Council on Energy,...
C2GLearn Webinar Q&A: Governance of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection
C2GLearn Webinar Q&AGovernance of Stratospheric Aerosol InjectionThis C2GLearn Webinar: Governance of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection features three expert overviews followed by a half hour moderated Q&A session, during which audience members are invited to...
C2GLearn Webinar: Governance of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection – Ina Möller
C2GLearn WebinarGovernance of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection - Ina MöllerIn this presentation, Ina Möller (Wageningen University) introduces key political dynamics around the governance of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection. This was the third of three expert overviews...
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