FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Geoengineering Research and Technology

Original title: GEOENGINEERING: INNOVATION, RESEARCH, AND TECHNOLOGY

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion regarding the potential for federal investment and oversight in technologies that could alter global climate patterns.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Scientific Research Community

Researchers in climate science and technology are impacted by the committee's focus on potential federal funding and regulatory frameworks for geoengineering.

Federal Agencies

Agencies involved in climate and energy research may be tasked with implementing future policies or research programs discussed during the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the official record of a joint hearing held by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on November 8, 2017. The hearing focused on the role of innovation and research in the field of , which involves large-scale interventions in the Earth's natural systems to address climate change.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on November 8, 2017, by the Subcommittees on Environment and Energy.
The session was titled 'Geoengineering: Innovation, Research, and Technology'.
The hearing record includes opening statements from committee leadership and testimony from four expert witnesses.
The document is identified as Serial No. 115-36 of the 115th Congress.
The hearing explored the scientific feasibility and policy implications of geoengineering research.
The record includes additional materials submitted for the record, including statements from Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson and Mr. Floyd DesChamps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is geoengineering?

refers to deliberate, large-scale interventions in the Earth's natural systems, typically intended to counteract climate change.

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The purpose was to gather expert testimony and discuss the current state of innovation, research, and technology regarding .

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Early Congressional Interest in Geoengineering

The hearing demonstrates that Congress was actively exploring geoengineering as a research topic as early as 2017.

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Science, Space, and Technology“The committee hosting the joint hearing.”Map →

personPhil Rasch“Chief Scientist for Climate Science at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.”Map →

personKelly Wanser“Principal Director of the Marine Cloud Brightening Project.”Map →

personJoseph Majkut“Director of Climate Policy at the Niskanen Center.”Map →

personDouglas MacMartin“Senior Research Associate at Cornell University.”Map →

personAndy Biggs“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment.”Map →

personRandy K. Weber“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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