ClimateAugust 16, 2026

geoengineering

JEE-oh-en-ji-NEER-ing

Definition

The deliberate and large-scale intervention in the Earth's natural systems to counteract climate change.

Etymology

The word is a modern compound formed by combining 'geo-' (from Greek 'ge', meaning Earth) with 'engineering'. It gained prominence in the late 20th century to describe technological methods for modifying global environmental conditions.

In the news

The article lists geoengineering as a key climate-security issue that fellows will study to understand its role in future environmental and international security strategies.

Call for Applications: Gordon R. Sullivan Climate and Ecological Security Fellowship 2026–2027

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