Soviet and Russian perspectives on geoengineering and climate management

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ID12929358
AutoresJonathan D Oldfield (0000-0002-3070-5066, University of Birmingham, autor de correspondencia), Marianna Poberezhskaya (0000-0001-6442-5292, Nottingham Trent University)
Año2023
Volumen14
Número4
Fecha de publicación2023-02-22
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaWiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Climate Change (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1757-7780 • E-ISSN: 1757-7799
EditorialWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/wcc.829
OpenAlexW4321482658
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas40

Soviet science contributed significantly to our understanding of anthropogenic climate change and, as part of this, played a central role in the emerging science underpinning climate modification and geoengineering initiatives. A key focus of discussion was the use of stratospheric aerosols linked to the innovative ideas of Mikhail Budyko and colleagues. This work had its origins in what has been termed the theory of aerosol climatic catastrophe, which gained prominence in the Soviet context during the early 1970s. Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, the ideas of Budyko concerning the use of stratospheric aerosols were advanced by Yuri Izrael and his collaborators. The associated body of work gained traction during the 2000s and engendered a wider debate concerning the efficacy of geoengineering solutions amongst Russia's climate scientists. The legacies of this scientific discussion are also evident in recent high‐level international debates such as those linked to the activities of the IPCC. While significant geopolitical obstacles remain in the way of an international agreement linked to the possible deployment of geoengineering measures, interest continues to grow. The maturity of Russian science in the area of geoengineering and climate modification ensures that it remains an important voice within the broader scientific debate. At the same time, the progressive isolation of Russian science from the international scene due to wider geopolitical events risks deflecting attention away from contemporary popular and political debate in this area and alienating this rich scientific tradition at a critical juncture. This article is categorized under: Climate, History, Society, Culture > Ideas and Knowledge Climate, History, Society, Culture > Disciplinary Perspectives Climate, History, Society, Culture > Technological Aspects and Ideas

Climate change · Context (archaeology · Environmental ethics · Geoengineering · Geopolitics · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics · Atmospheric Ozone and Climate · Climate Change and Geoengineering · History · Law · Ecology