Climate Engineering: Does it Violate International Law or Provide a Avenue for Environmental Protection?
Climate Engineering: Does it Violate International Law or Provide an Avenue for Environmental Protection? Climate change is a global problem that continues to pose serious challenges to mankind. The continuous release of greenhouse gases (GHGs), particularly carbon dioxide (CO2) generated by activities, including burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes, is the primary cause of global warming. The increase in global temperature has led to erratic and unpredictable weather patterns, rising sea levels, ocean acidification, loss of biodiversity, and other debilitating consequences. Scientists have pointed out that it is crucial for the world to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century if the earth is to be habitable for future generations. Achieving this goal requires a combination of strategies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS), as well as behavioral change. Another strategy that i...