Ethical Considerations in Geoengineering

Ethical considerations in geoengineering involve evaluating the potential risks, benefits, and moral implications of intentionally altering Earth's climate. These include concerns about unintended side effects, unequal impacts on different regions or communities, and whether such interventions are a responsible way to address global warming. It also raises questions about consent, governance, and the possibility of prioritizing technology over reducing greenhouse gases. Ensuring transparency, fairness, and international cooperation is essential to ethically develop and potentially deploy geoengineering solutions, so they do not cause more harm or unfairly disadvantage certain populations.