Geoengineering (or climate engineering) is a modern concept that describes deliberately manipulating the Earth’s climate to counteract the effects of global warming from greenhouse gas emissions.

Bearing in mind the threats from climate change, it can be argued that attempting geoengineering represents a lesser risk than not pursuing such strategies. While the understanding of geoengineering techniques is limited, the risks of global warming are at least partially understood, and are severe. Various criticisms have been made against geoengineering. Some commentators appear fundamentally opposed. Groups such as ETC Group and individuals such as David Suzuki believe the techniques themselves may cause significant foreseen or unforeseen harm.

Has humanity truly become so lazy to not reduce unnecessary consumption that we now seek to change the ways our planet works and go against nature entirely?