There are a variety of methods and innovative ideas that are present to further better the environment that surrounds us. In Hack The Planet by Eli Kintisch, Kintisch outlines four circumstances: collapsing ice sheets, megadroughts, a catastrophic methane release, and slowing of the global ocean conveyor belt. Geoengineering is the main focus the author elaborates on and how it has and continues to impact the world today. Geoengineering is the artificial modification of Earth’s climate systems through two primary ideologies, Solar Radiation Management (SRM) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). Climate change is imminent but with man made altering, the process is becoming even more deadlier. In reading this book, it's obvious Kintisch is very informative and is clear on the subject at hand. His knowledge of climate science is nearly perfect, just as his expertise in the generations of geoengineering. One can tell he's been reading about this controversial topic for extensive periods of time and through exhausting nights. He's explored the world to discuss the matter with experts and anyone who has knowledge of geoengineering. Kintisch presents a full understanding and intellectual background of the subject and very well could be the most informed person about such. It is also clear that he puts …show more content…
Impacts on regional climate is devastating to though in surrounding areas of natural disasters and intense climate change. Such areas will experience famine, drought, acidification in rain and drinking water, inability to grow crops and a plethora of lingering effects on wildlife and human beings. Oceanic acidification is a large problem considering that since the Industrial Revolution the acidity in the ocean has increased by 30% and continues to grow because about half of all excess carbon emissions are taken over by the ocean leading to ecosystem malfunctions and