TED Talks
Emergency medicine for our climate fever
by Kelly Wanser
Here's a conundrum: the same aerosol pollutants that harm human health also help cool the climate, says atmospheric scientist Sarah J. Doherty. Is there a way to clean up the air without warming the planet? Exploring the unintended consequences of reducing air pollution, she makes the case for a better understanding of marine cloud brightening — or intentionally adding sea salt aerosols to clouds over the ocean, which could reflect sunlight back into space and potentially reduce global warming.
Speaker (s)
Sarah J. Doherty
Atmospheric Scientist and Director of University of Washington Marine Cloud Brightening Program
Supporting resources
Article
Indices of extremes: geographic patterns of change in extremes and associated vegetation impacts under climate intervention
European Geosciences Union
by Katherine Dagon, Maria J. Molina, Jadwiga. H. Richter, Daniele Visioni
Book
Ensuring a Safe Climate: A National Imperative for Research in Climate Intervention and Earth System Prediction*
SilverLining’s report for U.S. policymakers highlights society’s exposure to near-term climate risks and the need for research in technological interventions in climate as part of a broad portfolio of responses to ensure safety.
by Dan Bodansky and Kelly Wanser
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Emergency medicine for our climate fever
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by Dan Bodansky and Kelly Wanser
TED Conversation: A Brief Q&A with Kelly Wanser and Tim Flannery
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The Spirit of TED: 1.5°C Gone Without Climate Intervention – So What's the Plan?
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