The most recent international climate agre ements call for reaching net-zero carbon emissions around the year 2050 in order to mitigate the worst effects of global climate disruptions by the end of the century. But what does &lsquo\;net&rsquo\; mean in net-zero? In this talk we will explore geoengineering which deployment is implied (at some scale) in the very concept of net-zero emissions. From carbon capture and storage methods to the manipulation of the amount of solar radiation reaching the earth\, we&rsquo\;ll discuss the technical and economic feasi bility and challenges of geoengineering. Ultimately the audience will be l eft to reflect on the desirability of altering\, intentionally\, not only the carbon cycle but also the climate system on Earth.
\nQuentin Hed ges Duroy is a Professor of Economics and the current director of the Inte rnational Studies program at Denison University. His teaching and research are informed by his training as an ecological economist.
\nFor Adul ts &\; Teens Grades 7-12. Registration required. \;
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