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Geo-engineering dialogue
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Name of person who posted the project:Laurie
Location of project:United Kingdom
Date when the project started:2010
Date when the project ended/project ongoing:2010
Background to project:As the recent Royal Society report on geoengineering states, the best way to tackle climate change is by cutting emissions of greenhouse gases. However, the report notes that "Unless future efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are much more successful than they have been so far, additional action may be required should it become necessary to cool the Earth this century."Therefore we need to research different potential geoengineering options and their environmental, social and regulatory implications. Purpose of project:To explore people's attitudes towards various potential geoengineering methods.Project activities:Through a series of workshops with members of the public, we will explore people's attitudes towards various potential geoengineering methods. At the workshops, participants will come together for up to three days to discuss the ethical, moral and social issues associated with the possible use of geoengineering methods to alter our environment. The workshops will also be supported by public debates and events around the UK. The dialogue will be complementary to our existing research in climate change mitigation.Project results:Contact details:geoengineering@nerc.ac.uk |
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