• Duncan McLaren
• March 8, 2024

The global conversation about solar geoengineering just changed at the UN Environment Assembly. Here’s how.

Duncan McLaren and Olaf Corry reflect on the implications of the UNEA-6 non-decision on solar radiation modification for research and governance

• Duncan McLaren
• March 7, 2024

Countries failed to agree first steps on solar geoengineering at the UN. What went wrong?

Duncan McLaren and Olaf Corry observed as diplomats in Nairobi wrestled with a resolution on solar radiation management

• Duncan McLaren
• December 11, 2023

How much should we worry about climate tipping points?

A new report suggests climate tipping events may be inevitable, and urges transformative approaches to climate policy

• Duncan McLaren
• December 6, 2023

Is “carbon management” just another COP-out?

Fudging the differences between carbon capture and carbon removal risks weakening climate action

• Duncan McLaren
• September 1, 2023

Climate Change is Finally Heating Up Politics – But Not in a Good Way

Pitting defence of our ‘way of life’ against climate policies is a recipe for division and inaction

• Duncan McLaren
• July 21, 2023

Comparing the Risks of Climate Change and Geoengineering

The OSTP has adopted a ‘risk-risk’ framing in its report on geoengineering research: will this help or hinder sound climate policy?

• Duncan McLaren
• July 10, 2023

Can We Reach Net Zero without Carbon Markets and Offsets?

By presuming markets are the only option for developing and scaling new techniques and technologies we ignore the lessons of history.

• Duncan McLaren
• February 23, 2023

Should There Be a ‘Non-Use’ Agreement on Solar Geoengineering?

Why I signed the call for a non-use agreement, and what that might mean for research.

• Duncan McLaren
• January 26, 2023

Tightening the Net

Tackling climate procrastination by closing the loopholes in ‘net-zero’ climate goals