The two most effective actions we can take are rapidly transitioning away from fossil fuels and undertaking mass reforestation which is essentially what China is already doing. That said, the reality is we’re now locked into some very severe consequences down the line because we’ve missed our chance for a smooth transition.
Countries may well turn to geoengineering, such as releasing reflective particles into the upper atmosphere, but that itself carries enormous risks since we don’t truly understand the potential side effects.
In my view, we must begin shifting our mindset. We need to move from trying to avert the crisis to learning how to cope with living in a world whose climate has become hostile. This means seriously considering strategies like large-scale indoor farming, widespread water desalination, and other adaptation measures.
The two most effective actions we can take are rapidly transitioning away from fossil fuels and undertaking mass reforestation which is essentially what China is already doing. That said, the reality is we’re now locked into some very severe consequences down the line because we’ve missed our chance for a smooth transition.
Countries may well turn to geoengineering, such as releasing reflective particles into the upper atmosphere, but that itself carries enormous risks since we don’t truly understand the potential side effects.
In my view, we must begin shifting our mindset. We need to move from trying to avert the crisis to learning how to cope with living in a world whose climate has become hostile. This means seriously considering strategies like large-scale indoor farming, widespread water desalination, and other adaptation measures.