Altitudes Quote by David Keith
““Computer simulations confirm this intuition and suggest that injection in the tropics at altitudes a bit over 20 kilometers (65 thousand feet) would be adequate.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Geoengineering Conference, 2022
High‑altitude tropical injection of aerosols could effectively cool the planet, according to computer models.
In simple terms: Injecting particles high in tropical skies may cool Earth.
Key Takeaway
Consider geoengineering research.
Themes
climate
geoengineering
science
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
scientific
technical
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- environmental research
- public brief
Key Concepts
aerosol injection
radiative forcing
modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the risks of large‑scale aerosol injection?
- How can we ensure equitable governance?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness depends on precise delivery and global cooperation.
