In this episode of the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast, we speak with Joshua Horton, Senior Program Fellow for Solar Geoengineering at Harvard Kennedy School, about the potential & pitfalls of geoengineering to minimize the impact of climate overshoot.
Through our conversation we speak to the roots of this growing interest, introduce several of the “core” technologies, and explore the potential, challenges, and ethical considerations surrounding the use of these technologies.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Joshua Horton and the risks of surpassing 1.5°C
02:25 – Explanation of geoengineering, including its two main branches: Solar Radiation Management (SRM) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). Joshua discusses the potential and limitations of these technologies.
07:10 – Exploring Solar Geoengineering: Detailed discussion on solar geoengineering, particularly Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI). Joshua covers its potential to mitigate extreme climate impacts and the associated risks and challenges.
13:45 – Ethical and Governance Challenges: Discussion on the ethical dilemmas and governance issues related to geoengineering. Emphasis on the need for a comprehensive framework and international collaboration.
19:30 – The Future of Geoengineering and Climate Action: Insights into the evolving research landscape of geoengineering and its role in future climate policies. Joshua shares thoughts on technological innovations and their influence on climate action.
24:50 – Conclusion: Summary of key points from the episode, encouragement for proactive climate solutions, and a preview of upcoming episodes on the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast.
ABOUT JOSHUA
Dr. Horton is the Senior Program Fellow, Solar Geoengineering at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and Research Director for the Global Commission on Governing Risks from Climate Overshoot (“Climate Overshoot Commission”).
He conducts research on solar geoengineering policy and other aspects of global climate governance.
He previously worked as a clean energy consultant for a global energy consulting firm. Dr. Horton holds a PhD in political science from Johns Hopkins University and was a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center.
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