Democracy

Agree

Yes

The ideology of democracy emphasizes the role of government in addressing public concerns and the collective good, which includes environmental protection and climate change mitigation. Funding research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change aligns with democratic values of proactive governance and public welfare. Historical instances where democratic governments have invested in scientific research to address public issues, such as the U.S. government's funding for renewable energy research, support this alignment. However, the score is not a full 5 because democratic ideologies also prioritize public debate and consensus, and there are significant ethical, environmental, and geopolitical concerns associated with geoengineering that might temper outright support without extensive public consultation and international cooperation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

While democracy values diverse opinions and the importance of debate over public policy decisions, outright rejecting government funding for geoengineering research contradicts the democratic principle of using science and innovation to address societal challenges, including climate change. Democracies have historically supported scientific research to solve public problems, suggesting a predisposition towards exploring all potential solutions to climate change, including geoengineering. However, skepticism or caution might arise from democratic processes that emphasize transparency, public participation, and ethical considerations, leading to a negative score but not the lowest possible, acknowledging the nuanced debate within democratic societies about the role of geoengineering in climate change mitigation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.