The Volokh Conspiracy - Is Geoengineering on the Table?

The AP is reporting that the Obama Administration is considering whether to support geoengineering to combat global climate change.

John Holdren told The Associated Press in his first interview since being confirmed last month that the idea of geoengineering the climate is being discussed. One such extreme option includes shooting pollution particles into the upper atmosphere to reflect the sun's rays. Holdren said such an experimental measure would only be used as a last resort.

"It's got to be looked at," he said. "We don't have the luxury of taking any approach off the table."

	[Jonathan Adler, April 8, 2009 at 8:00pm] Trackbacks Is Geoengineering on the Table? The AP is reporting that the Obama Administration is considering whether to support geoengineering to combat global climate change. John Holdren told The Associated Press in his first interview since being confirmed last month that the idea of geoengineering the climate is being discussed. One such extreme option includes shooting pollution particles into the upper atmosphere to reflect the sun's rays. Holdren said such an experimental measure would only be used as a last resort. "It's got to be looked at," he said. "We don't have the luxury of taking any approach off the table."