Sentences with phrase «as a backstop strategy»

There is no mention of geo - engineering, which in other circles is getting more traction these days as a backstop strategy that is essential to assess, given the trajectories of emissions of greenhouse gases.

But many climate scientists, seeing unabated emissions, say exploration of such options is a must, at least as a backstop strategy if things really get out of control.

The struggle over weighing possible manipulations of the atmosphere as a backstop strategy brings home the reality that we're poised to move from a mainly extractive relationship with the planet to a more managerial role.