Geoengineering Earth's Climate: Resetting the Thermostat
geoengineering earth's climate RESETTING THE THERMOSTAT JENNIFER SWANSON TWENTY FIRST CENTURY BOOKS MINNEAPOLIS
AUTHOR’S NOTE GEOENGINEERING IS A FASCINATING FIELD OF STUDY Some say it is the most important topic of our time With the effects of climate change creeping into every aspect of our planet it is easy to see why While many geoengineering ideas are controversial the fact that we are discussing them and researching them shows a collective spirit and one that is interested in resetting Earth’s thermostat I encourage everyone who reads this book to continue learning about this controversial topic Research Theorize Engage in debate Devise your own ideas if you think you have one that might work It is the job of the entire planet to solve this issue I would also like to thank those leaders in the field who took time out of their busy schedules to speak with me about their projects The list includes Dr Peter Eisenberger Global Thermostat Dr Clare Heyward University of Warwick Dr Richard Houghton Woods Hole Research Center Dr David Keith Harvard University Dr Piers Forster University of Leeds Dr John Sterman Massachusetts Institute of Technology They were all happy to share their beliefs and passion for their subjects with me and by extension with the readers of this book I am very grateful to them JENNIFER SWANSON 5
