SilverLining Report FOR POLICYMAKERS
2019
Ensuring a Safe Climate: A National Imperative for Research in Climate Intervention and Earth System Prediction
By Kelly Wanser et. al.
SilverLining’s report for U.S. policymakers highlights society’s exposure to near-term climate risks and the need for research in technological interventions in climate as part of a broad portfolio of responses to ensure safety.
PUBLICATIONS FROM SILVERLINING
April 2021
Think Globally, Govern Locally: Designing a National Research Program on Near-Term Climate Risks and Possible Interventions
By Dan Bodansky and Kelly Wanser
In the third paper of the international policy series by C2ES and SilverLining, the authors authors outline the elements of a model national program aimed at providing information in a timely, safe, and open manner to allow for evaluation by policymakers and the public.
December 2020
Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration Plan for Climate Change and Environmental Justice
By SilverLining
Climate change poses near-term risks to the safety of the United States and the world that are not adequately understood and are not addressed by measures for reducing greenhouse gases alone. These must be addressed as part of a comprehensive climate plan.
November 2020
U.S. National Survey: Terminology for Approaches for Directly Influencing Climate
By Patrick Ruffini & Eleanor O'Neill, Echelon Insights, report commissioned by SilverLining
The terms used to describe approaches to directly influence the Earth's climate to reduce global warming drive understanding of the topic. A nationwide survey of more than 1,000 registered voters found that compared to the term 'geoengineering,' the term 'climate intervention' yields better comprehension of the issue, sounds safer, and is viewed more favorably by respondents who are concerned about climate change.
October 2020
Climate Intervention: The Case for Research
By Dan Bodansky and Sue Biniaz
In a new paper published by C2ES and SilverLining, climate law experts and advisors to SilverLining Sue Biniaz and Dan Bodansky discuss the role and nature of the research necessary to enable decision-making about interventions that might play a role in addressing near-term climate risks.
July 2020
Solar Climate Intervention: Options for International Assessment and Decision-Making
By Sue Biniaz and Dan Bodansky
Climate law experts explore feasible options for assessing solar climate intervention (SCI) and governing it internationally. They consider the interconnected "two safeties": the safety of the global climate and the safety of potential SCI. Additionally, they outline a science-based approach for international cooperation in governing SCI research and potential usage.