Michael Mann

As a climate scientist, I support abolishing daylight saving time to promote energy conservation and improve mental and physical health. The practice disrupts natural circadian rhythms and has minimal benefit in modern society.

I believe AI can be a powerful tool in monitoring and enforcing international environmental agreements. Effective climate action requires precise data and consistent oversight, which AI can provide. Harnessing the capabilities of AI allows us to track emissions, detect violations, and ensure accountability, making it an essential part of the global effort to combat climate change.

I believe that cloud geoengineering poses significant risks and uncertainties. While it may offer short-term benefits, it fails to address the root causes of climate change and could lead to unintended and potentially harmful consequences. We should focus on reducing carbon emissions through sustainable practices and renewable energy instead.

I believe that creating novelty tropical islands through volcano geoengineering is an unnecessary and risky intervention. The potential environmental impacts, including unforeseen changes in ecosystems and weather patterns, are simply too great. Instead, we should focus on sustainable solutions and natural conservation efforts to address our environmental challenges.

I believe that governments should subsidize carbon sequestration via widespread agricultural biochar use. Biochar is a promising method for capturing and storing carbon while simultaneously improving soil health. This dual benefit can significantly contribute to our climate mitigation efforts and enhance agricultural productivity.

Implementing the North American Water and Power Alliance plan is not a sustainable solution. It poses significant environmental risks and could disrupt natural water systems. Instead, we should focus on renewable energy and water conservation methods.