This course explores geoengineering as a potential climate solution. Students discover what geoengineering is: the science behind it and its climate action potential. Then, they consider the ethics and risks associated with various geoengineering techniques. Current perspectives from different groups and stakeholders are discussed, including scientists, governments, and indigenous groups.
Throughout the course, students revisit deeper questions: What is geoengineering? Should it be used or researched? Why is it controversial? What does geoengineering imply or reveal about the relationship between humans, nature, and technology?
The course is arranged to be accessible to students from any background or discipline. Students will engage with content covering a wide range of disciplines, think critically about that content, and communicate.