Definitions for Geoengineering
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1. geoengineeringnoun

   The subfield of engineering concerned with designing and constructing tunnels, mines, and other human-designed geologic structures within and on earth.

2. geoengineeringnoun

   The artificial manipulation of the environments of the Earth, especially as a means of counteracting global warming

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1. Geoengineering

   Geoengineering is the deliberate and large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climatic system with the aim of reducing global warming. The discipline divides broadly into two categories- carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation management. Carbon dioxide removal addresses a cause of climate change by removing one of the greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Solar radiation management attempts to offset effects of greenhouse gases by causing the Earth to absorb less solar radiation. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concluded in 2007 that geoengineering options remained largely unproven. Geoengineering has been proposed as a potential third option for tackling global warming, alongside mitigation and adaptation. Scientists do not typically suggest geoengineering as an alternative to emissions control, but rather an accompanying strategy. Reviews of geoengineering techniques have emphasised that they are not substitutes for emission controls and have identified potentially stronger and weaker schemes. There are no known large-scale geoengineering projects except one conducted outside the scientific mainstream by Russ George. Almost all research has consisted of computer modelling or laboratory tests, and attempts to move to real-world experimentation have proved controversial. Some limited tree planting and cool roof projects are already underway. Ocean iron fertilization has been given small-scale research trials. Field research into sulfur aerosols has also started.

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Examples of Geoengineering in a Sentence

1. Read MoreThe study:

   Can we build walls and levies and dikes fast enough to keep up with that ? One concern would be that at that point you're sort of looking at managed retreat essentially, rather than geoengineering in a lot of places. at the high end, the worst-case scenarios, with sort of business as usual greenhouse gas emissions... we will literally be remapping coastlines.

2. Kim Stanley:

   I like the idea of geoengineering because I think we're already doing it, and once we admit to it and begin to try to take control of it for good, we are in a more honest relationship with the planet.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Geoengineering
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Geoengineering