Geo-engineering Flashcards
1
Q
What is geo-engineering?
A
The deliberate large scale manipulation of the planetary environment to counteract climate change resulting from human activity.
2
Q
What are the two main categories of geo-engineering?
A
CO2 removal from the atmosphere and solar radiation management.
3
Q
What are space mirrors?
A
Wire mesh ‘mirrors’ in orbit to deflect sunlight back into space or to filter it.
4
Q
Deflecting 1% of sunlight would…
A
…restore climate stability.
5
Q
How large would a space mirror have to be to deflect 1% of sunlight?
A
600,000 sq miles
6
Q
How much could space mirrors cost?
A
$350 trillion
