As we head into an ever warming world, some experts and politicians are embracing a possible solution to climate change called geoengineering. Theoretically geoengineering could slow down climate change, stop it, and maybe even remove carbon from the air. It sounds like the perfect answer for a global political system that just can't stop burning fossil fuels even if it kills us all. But it might not be the easy fix we're hoping for.

We talk to scientists and activists about what geoengineering is and why it could actually be a dangerous way to tackle climate change. We also dive into the moral and ethical questions of testing geoengineering technology on Indigenous lands. This episode first aired in 2023.

Featuring:

Basav Sen, Climate Justice Project Director at the Institute for Policy Studies
Dr. Steven Zornetzer, Vice-Chair, Governing Board of Arctic Ice Project
Panganga Pungowiyi, organizer for the nonprofit Indigenous Environmental Network in Alaska

Making Contact Team

Episode hosts: Salima Hamirani and Jessica Partnow
Executive Director: Jina Chung
Engineer: Jeff Emtman
Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonarain

Music Credits

Chris Zabriskie – Air Hockey Salon
Bio Unit – Industrial Zone
Chris Zabriskie – Take Off and Shoot a Zero
Doctor Turtle – Leap Second
Monplaisir – Ridiculous
Monplaisir – Juan Garcia Madero

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