Climate Quote by David Keith
““Taking the estimate of one dollar per kilogram delivered to 75,000 feet and assuming one million tons of material per year, the total cost of large scale geoengineering would be about one billion dollars a year.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk on Climate Engineering, 2015
Large‑scale geoengineering would cost roughly a billion dollars annually, based on current delivery estimates.
In simple terms: It’s extremely expensive.
Key Takeaway
Consider cost‑effectiveness before large projects.
Themes
environment
economics
technology
policy
climate change
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
technical
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- international agreements
- research funding
- public debate
Key Concepts
cost analysis
scale
feasibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Is spending a billion on geoengineering justified?
- What alternatives could be cheaper and safer?
A Different Perspective
Funding may divert resources from mitigation strategies.
