The Ethics of Climate Engineering
Solar Radiation Management and Non-Ideal Justice
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:30th Jun '20
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This book explores ethical issues related to climate engineering, particularly focusing on solar radiation management techniques and their implications for justice.
The book The Ethics of Climate Engineering delves into the complex ethical dilemmas associated with climate engineering, particularly focusing on solar radiation management (SRM) techniques. These methods, which include the injection of reflective aerosols into the stratosphere and the brightening of marine clouds, present potential solutions to mitigate some of the risks posed by climate change. However, the book emphasizes that while these techniques may offer short-term relief, they also introduce significant ethical concerns, including potential harm and issues of justice that must be addressed.
In The Ethics of Climate Engineering, the author advocates for a framework of 'non-ideal theory' to navigate the moral landscape of climate engineering. This approach considers the obligations of various stakeholders in light of their failures to adequately mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. By evaluating the justice of various policies under likely future scenarios, the book provides a nuanced perspective on climate justice. It suggests that in certain pessimistic scenarios—where all available options present ethical challenges—some applications of SRM could be justified.
This pioneering work is the first to comprehensively explore the myriad ethical questions surrounding climate engineering. It aims to inform policymakers, ethicists, and the public about the complexities of these technologies, encouraging a thoughtful dialogue about their potential roles in addressing climate change without overlooking the moral implications involved.
"Svoboda has written a book that does a good job staking a place in the debate around the ethics of solar radiation management (SRM), while still serving as good introduction. It also contributes to growing reflection on the relationship between climate change and non-ideal theories of justice." – Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
ISBN: 9780367595050
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
176 pages