Geoengineering our Climate?: Ethics, Politics and Governance (The Earthscan Science in Society Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (741 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849713731 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorJason Blackstock is the Head of Department and Senior Lecturer of Science and Global Affairs of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP) at University College London, UK.Sean Low is a Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies in Potsdam, Germany.
Jason Blackstock is the Head of Department and Senior Lecturer of Science and Global Affairs of the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP) at University College London, UK.Sean Low is a Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies in Potsdam, Germany.
Agreeing on a governance framework in which even serious research into geoengineering technologies can take place presents an immense international political challenge. This book provides an indispensable resource for scientists, activists, policymakers and political figures aiming to engage in the geoengineering debate.. Opening with an introduction to geoengineering and the main technological options currently on the table, the book then moves on to examine the ethical dilemmas and governance challenges posed. This includes an appreciation of the precedents for governing transboundary/global issues and how far lessons learnt from these precedents can be applied to the special case of geoengineering. All actors involved in the emerging debate abo