Cloud Frightening: Techno-spin & false solutions

from Earth Matters · host Presenter: Nicky Stott; Guests: Louise Sales, FoE Emerging Tech Project Coordinator: Silvia Ribiero, ETC Group Latin America Director & geoengineering spokesperson

Cloud Frightening: Techno-spin & false solutionsLouise Sales (FoE Emerging Tech Project) & Silvia Ribeiro (ETC Group) discuss environmental, safety and green washing concerns of global proportions over ongoing open air testing of a geoengineering technique known as cloud brightening on the Great Barrier Reef.These tests are part of a $326 million project funded by fossil fuels corporates including BHP, Rio Tinto, Orica, Boeing & Qantas. They contravene a number of transnational conventions and moratoriums that Australia is a signatory to—including free, prior & informed consent of more than 70 First Peoples owner groups. See also: Hands off Mother Earth campaignEarth Matters #1250 was produced by Nicky Stott

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