Whit
@whitneyrpeterson.bsky.social
The Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering (@sgdeliberation.bsky.social); climate comms, SRM comms, writer/reader/book collector/nerd
The debate over #SRM is breaking down fast—public research is under attack, private actors are moving unchecked, and if we don’t insist on transparent, accountable governance now, decisions will be made for us. Read this new piece from me and @sktalati.bsky.social --
Will we allow fear, conspiracy, and corporate interests to dictate the future? Or will we insist on transparent, evidence-based governance? Read our latest commentary on the DSG website: sgdeliberation.org/the-srm-deba...
The Solar Geoengineering Debate Is Breaking Down—And That Puts Us All at Risk - DSG
By Dr. Shuchi Talati and Whitney Peterson Two months ago, we warned that a second Trump administration could turn solar geoengineering—also known as solar radiation modification (SRM)—into a major pol...
sgdeliberation.org
March 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The debate over #SRM is breaking down fast—public research is under attack, private actors are moving unchecked, and if we don’t insist on transparent, accountable governance now, decisions will be made for us. Read this new piece from me and @sktalati.bsky.social --
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And how can the global community address SRM amid such turbulence? As DSG Executive Director @sktalati.bsky.social writes, understanding and engaging with these dynamics is more critical - and timely - than ever. Read more: sgdeliberation.org/the-risks-of...
The risks of ignoring SRM in the shadow of a second Trump Administration - DSG
The risks of ignoring SRM in the shadow of a second Trump Administration
sgdeliberation.org
January 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
And how can the global community address SRM amid such turbulence? As DSG Executive Director @sktalati.bsky.social writes, understanding and engaging with these dynamics is more critical - and timely - than ever. Read more: sgdeliberation.org/the-risks-of...
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It also raises urgent questions about the future of climate change and interventions like #SolarRadiationModification (SRM), particularly under an administration known for its unpredictability. What are the consequences of this shift for SRM governance?
January 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It also raises urgent questions about the future of climate change and interventions like #SolarRadiationModification (SRM), particularly under an administration known for its unpredictability. What are the consequences of this shift for SRM governance?
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Just hours after being sworn in for a second term, President Trump signed an executive order once again withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. This move further complicates an already fragmented global climate policy landscape.
January 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Just hours after being sworn in for a second term, President Trump signed an executive order once again withdrawing the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. This move further complicates an already fragmented global climate policy landscape.
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DSG welcomes these recommendations and underscores the need for robust safeguards, Global South leadership, and inclusive global governance. Alia Hassan and Hassaan Sipra share more in this perspective: sgdeliberation.org/guiding-the-...
Guiding the Future of Solar Radiation Modification: DSG Insights from the European Union’s Latest Reports - DSG
By Alia Hassan, Director of International Policy, and Hassaan Sipra, Director of Global Engagement Last week, the European Union (EU) published three major reports – a Scientific Opinion, an Ethical O...
sgdeliberation.org
December 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM
DSG welcomes these recommendations and underscores the need for robust safeguards, Global South leadership, and inclusive global governance. Alia Hassan and Hassaan Sipra share more in this perspective: sgdeliberation.org/guiding-the-...
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These recommendations include prioritizing urgent GHG emission reductions, adopting an #EU position against SRM deployment in the near future, ensuring responsible SRM research, and establishing a global governance framework with public consultations to guide negotiations.
December 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM
These recommendations include prioritizing urgent GHG emission reductions, adopting an #EU position against SRM deployment in the near future, ensuring responsible SRM research, and establishing a global governance framework with public consultations to guide negotiations.
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The EU’s recent reports on #SRM highlight the uncertainties and risks of deployment and make a series of recommendations grounded in the precautionary principle.
December 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM
The EU’s recent reports on #SRM highlight the uncertainties and risks of deployment and make a series of recommendations grounded in the precautionary principle.
In the face of escalating climate disasters, a second Trump administration adds a new layer of uncertainty to global climate leadership—and one of the most critical, yet overlooked, issues is #SRM. Read more from @sktalati.bsky.social --
I wrote down some thoughts on what the incoming Trump admin might mean for SRM: sgdeliberation.org/the-risks-of...
What their approach to SRM will be is entirely uncertain. But legitimacy will always be in question for anything that comes from an administration that denies climate change. 🧵:
What their approach to SRM will be is entirely uncertain. But legitimacy will always be in question for anything that comes from an administration that denies climate change. 🧵:
The risks of ignoring SRM in the shadow of a second Trump Administration - DSG
The risks of ignoring SRM in the shadow of a second Trump Administration
sgdeliberation.org
December 10, 2024 at 5:54 PM
In the face of escalating climate disasters, a second Trump administration adds a new layer of uncertainty to global climate leadership—and one of the most critical, yet overlooked, issues is #SRM. Read more from @sktalati.bsky.social --
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Appears to be a riff on this piece from 2023: www.newstatesman.com/environment/...
Why climate despair is a luxury
Those facing flood and fire can’t afford to lose hope. Neither should we.
www.newstatesman.com
December 4, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Appears to be a riff on this piece from 2023: www.newstatesman.com/environment/...
SRM discussions are growing, and so is the need to cut through the noise using clear, unbiased communication. In an article for
@srm360.bsky.social - a newly launched SRM info hub - I explore why transparent, honest, and inclusive conversations are key 🔗 srm360.org/perspective/...
@srm360.bsky.social - a newly launched SRM info hub - I explore why transparent, honest, and inclusive conversations are key 🔗 srm360.org/perspective/...
The Importance of Transparent, Unbiased Communication on SRM
Whitney Peterson (The Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering) discusses the ethical challenges of climate interventions.
srm360.org
November 29, 2024 at 5:52 PM
SRM discussions are growing, and so is the need to cut through the noise using clear, unbiased communication. In an article for
@srm360.bsky.social - a newly launched SRM info hub - I explore why transparent, honest, and inclusive conversations are key 🔗 srm360.org/perspective/...
@srm360.bsky.social - a newly launched SRM info hub - I explore why transparent, honest, and inclusive conversations are key 🔗 srm360.org/perspective/...