Duncan McLaren

Duncan McLaren is a British geographer and a researcher at the Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal at American University in Washington, D.C. He is known for his extensive studies on solar geoengineering, a controversial approach to climate change mitigation that involves reflecting sunlight away from Earth. McLaren advocates for more structured discussions and international agreements regarding the research and potential deployment of solar geoengineering technologies. His recent work emphasizes the importance of ethical guidelines and public participation in the exploration of these technologies, highlighting the potential risks and benefits associated with them.