Clear Quote by Jamais Cascio
“To be clear, geoengineering won't solve global warming. It's not a 'techno-fix.' It would be enormously risky and almost certainly lead to troubling unforeseen consequences.”
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Source Article: Wired, 2010
Geoengineering is a risky, uncertain fix that could cause unforeseen harms.
In simple terms: Tech fixes for climate are dangerous.
Prioritize emission reductions over geoengineering.
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When to use this quote
- government policy
- corporate strategy
- public debate
- academic research
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Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards are needed?
- Can we predict side effects?
Geoengineering may still be pursued despite risks.