Law

Humans are builders. It sets us apart from the Aardvarks, even if we'll never get in front of them in the encyclopedia. When a problem presents itself, we makes plans to build.

The notion of building as a core human activity is buried so deep in our consciousness, that it's emotionally pleasing to consider. To build is to be doing something constructive.

Constructive. Get it?

And so it may be with the massive challenges presented by global warming and ocean acidification that result from carbon pollution.

Can we build our way out of this one?

And if we try, how will decisions be made about who benefits, and who is harmed, by geoengineering efforts?