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The growing recognition of the inadequacies of the Kyoto Protocol and the ongoing climate change negotiating process has led to increasing interest in large-scale technology modification of earth systsems - 'geoengineering' - as a response. Although it is important to identify alternatives, technological and otherwise, to help mitigate the effects of, and adapt to, climate change, geoengineering techniques as currently understood are naïve and potentially very risky. An earth systems engineering and management perspective enables a deeper understanding of the challenges raised by technological solutions, and suggests means by which geoengineering approaches might be modified to be both more effective and less risky. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the development and deployment of geoengineering technologies to address the growing concerns on global climate change and the evident failures of the Kyoto protocols. It highlights the need for deeper understanding of the technology that is far too constricted and naive. The association of the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technique and the solar radiation management (SRM) that comprised the broader meaning of such technology is also presented.

The article discusses the concept "sustainable engineering." It mentions that the concept sustainability was embodied to egalitarianism within and among generations, and environmental preservation and protection. Although the term was classified as modern mythology, the author declares that it is based on scientific and technological discourse. The term was later applied in engineering and technology management. However, due to complexity of engineering and overcrowded curriculum, the author declares that it lacks room for additional material, which makes the teaching of sustainable engineering difficult to institutionalized. He suggests development of courses that emphasize the economic, environmental, social and cultural domains.

Focuses on earth systems engineering and management (ESEM). Discussion on technology; Important themes in the evolution of the terraformed earth; Context of ESEM; Adaptive management; Global climate change mitigation; Details on an ESEM approach; Application principles.

Focuses on the role of Internet and electron-based technologies to environmental improvements. Environmental and social implications of the growing Internet economy; Complexity of evaluating electronic commerce systems.