To solve this
situation, we begin by a closer look at the details of geoengineering.
Geoengineering can be divided into broad categories: Carbon Dioxide
Removal(CDR) and Solar Radiation Management(SRM). CDR consists of several
interwoven terms and methods such as CO2 air capture,
Afforestation/Reforestation, Ocean fertilization, avoiding deforestation,
algae-coated buildings, and biochar. On the other hand, SRM includes several
terms and steps like in the case of stratospheric aerosols, solar reflectors in
space, enhanced surface brightness, roads-rooves-pavements, enhanced cloud
brightness, and planting light-leaf species.
In the first place, one point which is believed to be
absolutely pivotal is the fact that geoengineering should be implemented to
reduce global warming immediately because the world is warming, this much
people know and how much it will warm in the following decades. There is a wide
discussion in many parts of the world today as to this issue because it is an
undeniable fact that global warming affects several factors adversely in the
four corners of the world. It is obvious that global warming has done a lot of
damage to; but not for people. That’s why techniques of geoengineering are not
only good for people but also good for the animal kingdom due to the direct impact on nature for example. In
addition, it is important to emphasize that geoengineering is affordable and
fast-acting and it requires less cooperation and altruism.
When it comes to the second point, at the heart of
the matter lies another contributing factor: geoengineering should be
implemented to prevent a potential humanitarian crisis and due to human rights.
It should not be forgotten that people have some rights such as the right to
land, the right to self-determination, the right to life, and the right to a
safe and healthy environment. If the harmful effects of global warming continue
to increase, the environmental side effects will be irreversible and people will
not be able to find land and nutrition
for eating. That is to say, they will not be able to fulfill their needs. Some
African countries can be shown as the best instance of this, due to the fact
that they suffer from droughts, starvation, lack of security and infectious
diseases. In addition, due to these negative effects and insufficiencies,
people will face a potential humanitarian crisis in the four corners of the
world. According to research carried out by elite universities and scientists,
Small Island Developing States(SIDS) will be seen in the coming decades like in
Bangladesh. It is not wrong to say that it is not possible to live because of the population density of SIDS. As
a result of this, it is an undeniable fact that people will face a humanitarian
crisis.
On
the other hand, some people claim that geoengineering is complex and
controversial, besides, requires negotiation and cooperation among governments,
scientists, civil society, and the private sector. However, these claims are
not acceptable because it is important to emphasize that the negative effects
of global warming are expected to intensify in the following decade and the
detrimental effects will affect the entire world. Therefore, people have to
take precautions to prevent these negative effects of global warming and
implement techniques of geoengineering.
All
that has been said raises the issue of whether geoengineering is a solution to
counteract the negative effects of global warming. Although some people claim
that geoengineering is complex and controversial and has different
requirements, it seems that geoengineering is the best solution to prevent the
negative effects of global warming. Otherwise, these detrimental impacts are expected
to intensify in the following decade. No matter what happens, nothing is more
important than human life, so it should be given due importance and it should not
be endangered. Geoengineering is an intervention in nature in some sense but it
has a role to play in shaping the future and society. Nature is an
indispensable factor for humanity due to the fact that as can be seen above, it
is related to everything in the world.
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