How to Cool the Planet by Jeff Goodall (post #1)

This is a book I have just begun to read, and so far I am very impressed. Jeff Goodall not only presents the science of geoengineering, but perhaps of greater importance, he clarifies some of the human and political aspects, and their probable side effects not necessarily linked to the science.

For instance, Jeff takes us back to experience the rainmakers of the old west, like Charles Hatfield, and more recently, nuclear "plowshare" scientists, like Edward Teller. Jeff's message? That any real attempt at geoengineering will be open to all sorts of claims about the bad effects it causes, like floods, droughts, etc. And at least for now, so much of these unwanted effects will be almost impossible to attribute to natural versus man-made causes. Net result? Geoengineering will face potentially huge criticism, whether justified or unjustified.

Thought provoking reading! I will add more posts as I read more.