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Solar Geoengineering: A Radical Solution to Address Climate Change

The University of Chicago via YouTube

Overview

Explore a thought-provoking 33-minute lecture where renowned scientist and University of Chicago Professor David Keith discusses solar geoengineering as a potential solution to climate change. Delve into the controversial technology of using aerosols to reflect sunlight back into space, examining both its possibilities and pitfalls. Learn about the Climate Systems Engineering Initiative's research into novel climate solutions, while understanding the complex moral, political, and ethical implications of such interventions. Examine the relationship between solar geoengineering, carbon removal strategies, and conventional emission reduction approaches, gaining insights into how these various methods might work together to address the climate crisis. Through detailed technical explanations and thoughtful analysis, gain a comprehensive understanding of cutting-edge climate intervention strategies and their potential role in our planet's future.

Syllabus

Introduction to Big Brains and Climate Change
Understanding Climate Anxiety
Introducing David Keith and His Work
The Reality of Climate Change and Its Cumulative Impact
Exploring Solar Geoengineering
Controversies Surrounding Solar Geoengineering
The Need for Research in Solar Engineering
David Keith's Journey into Climate Work
Understanding Climate Systems Engineering
The Science Fiction of Climate Solutions
The Practicality of Solar Geoengineering
The Moral Hazard of Solar Geoengineering
The Politics and Ethics of Solar Geoengineering
The Future of Solar Geoengineering
Exploring Carbon Removal as a Climate Solution
The Future of Climate Systems Engineering
Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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The University of Chicago

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