Deadline day.

It's the night before deadlines are due, surprisingly, I have submitted everything bar this, apparently miracles do happen?

The topic of climate engineering is a contentious one to say the least. 4 months ago I can honestly say I was a strong advocate for geo-engineering in all its forms whether that be SSI, CCS or even the insane prospect of sun - shades (quite honestly, that's purely based on the fact I am a bit of sci-fi fan). 

However, over the past few months since beginning my MSc and this this blog, I have been surrounded by a community who truly believe in the prosperity of our Earth and environment to mankind. I have encountered topics regarding climate change I never even knew were an issue, specifically beef production, who knew?! Anyways, being surrounded by such un-like minded individuals has made me truly appreciate their stance on climate change. Previously, as a Geophysicist at heart, I have always been very much of a capital centric view point, I have always been intrigued by climate change but that was always it, I was intrigued by the physical mechanisms rather than appreciating the impact such mechanisms play on society. 

Societal constructs regarding climate change that describe the end of world can be very draining for someone whom has dedicated their entire academic life so far, studying the Earth system. Yet, during the process of this blog I have delved further into the issues facing climate engineering both physical and societally.

It may be deadline day but I'm not dead, so look out for future posts and thank you for all your comments and questions! 

Jokes aside...

Ok... so this week, I came across the (I don't even know what to call them, conspiracists?) who are essentially completely, utterly and passionately against the prospect of geo-engineering as a climate change mitigation strategy. They even have their own website and a 2 hour long documentary. I started watching and only lasted 35 minutes as the only thing I could compare it to would be propaganda. By no means do I want to sound condescending, but a recent, 'top story,' discussed "climate engineers" and their intent to induce anomalous and un-natural cooling to lull the U.S. population into a state of bewilderment about the true state of the climate system...

ba - dum - dum - csshh! America, you never fail to amuse me.

In all seriousness, I have included the links above, would I recommend a read and a brief watch? Yes.  Would I recommend truly listening to any of it? No.