Michael Mann

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.