Hacking the Climate: Exploring Climate Engineering Solutions

Explore the potential of climate engineering as a solution to the escalating climate crisis in this 40-minute conference talk from the 37C3 event. Delve into the concept of negative emissions and their global potential to combat rising temperatures and environmental disasters. Learn about cutting-edge research on rock weathering and biochar as methods to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, presented by Dr. Maria-Elena Vorrath from the University of Hamburg. Gain insights into various forms of carbon dioxide removal, including biological, geochemical, and electrochemical approaches. Discover how photosynthesis and rock weathering can contribute to achieving climate goals, and understand why CO2 removal is a crucial component of net-zero climate strategies. Examine the current state of research on using rock flour and biochar as soil improvers and for CO2 removal in agriculture. Engage with a mix of scientific information and memes to grasp the complexities and potential of climate engineering in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time.