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Climate News:

The UK High Court has ruled the government's climate plan unlawful, siding with campaigning groups who argued it was too reliant on risky technologies and failed to adequately address the risk of missing targets.

Judge Clive Sheldon upheld four out of five legal challenges against the plan. Ministers must now publish a new report within a year to comply with the ruling.

Critics, including Friends of the Earth, have slammed the government's approach, calling it reckless and inadequate.

Labour's Ed Miliband described the ruling as a "new low." This is the second legal challenge by environmental groups against the government's climate strategy.

The court's decision reflects ongoing concerns over the plan's reliance on unproven technologies like carbon capture and storage.

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- Adaptation Guide

STOP THE "GREEN-WASHING/WISHING"!

In the battle against climate change, there's growing talk of deploying large-scale geoengineering projects to counteract rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

Proponents tout these initiatives as potential saviors, offering a seemingly quick fix to a complex global crisis.

However, behind the allure of geoengineering lie profound risks and ethical dilemmas that must not be ignored.

One of the key concerns is the exorbitant cost associated with artificial carbon removal technologies.

Critics rightly point out that these methods can cost upwards of $600 per ton of CO2 removed, making them financially impractical on a large scale.

Moreover, investing heavily in such expensive and unproven technologies could divert resources and attention away from more immediate and effective strategies to reduce emissions at their source.

Another troubling aspect is the involvement of oil companies and tech giants in geoengineering ventures.

Environmentalists rightly fear that these powerful entities could exploit geoengineering as a means to prolong our reliance on fossil fuels, rather than embracing the urgent transition to renewable energy sources.

Allowing vested interests to drive geoengineering discussions risks entrenching the very industries responsible for our climate predicament.

Moreover, geoengineering schemes reflect a dangerous mindset of domination over nature that has contributed to the climate crisis in the first place.

Manipulating Earth's systems on a global scale carries immense unknown risks, from unintended ecological consequences to geopolitical tensions.

The hubris of believing we can engineer our way out of climate change overlooks the complex interconnectedness of our planet's ecosystems.

The notion of geoengineering as a "plan B" is deeply concerning. By presenting these technological gambits as fallback options, we risk delaying the urgent societal transformations needed to curb emissions and transition to sustainable practices.

This narrative conveniently absolves fossil fuel industries and other proponents of geoengineering from taking meaningful action now.

In reality, geoengineering is not a viable solution—it's a distraction and a dangerous gamble.

Instead of entertaining technological fantasies, we must prioritize immediate and drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, coupled with transformative shifts towards renewable energy and conservation.

Our focus should be on nurturing a harmonious relationship with the Earth, not further exploiting it for short-sighted gains.

The implications of mainstreaming geoengineering discussions are far-reaching.

Let's not be swayed by false promises or convenient diversions. The path forward demands bold action rooted in humility, sustainability, and respect for our planet's delicate balance.

Geoengineering is not the answer; it's a misguided detour that leads us further away from genuine solutions to the climate crisis.

Adapt and Survive.

Credits: Channel 4, New York Times, Sky News, "The Climate Book".