Introduction Since the 1980s, climate change has transformed from a scientific discovery to a prevalent issue in the arena of political ecology. The world today has yet to reach the goal of reducing emissions to a level that can keep global warming below the two degree Celsius mark. Among the various approaches used to cure the pressing problems of climate change, the IPCC publication Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis Report suggested that the use of geoengineering technologies could be a possible solution (IPCC, 2013). Serious political and moral problems have arisen in view of these large-scale geoengineering projects. Supporters of this “technological solution” believe that priority should be given to preventing the catastrophic effects of climate change by any means necessary. Opponents argue for cultivating a more humble connection to nature and taking responsibility for humanity's past emissions. In light of these emerging debates, this essay is neither intended to promote nor disgrace geoengineering as a solution to climate change. Rather, this essay aims to help its audience understand the contested debates associated with geoengineering, while at the same time hoping to provide a more balanced view of this discourse. The first section of the essay will provide a brief introduction to current climate change issues. An overview of the most important geoengineering proposals to date will follow in the second section. The third section will examine some of the moral issues associated with geoengineering. The fourth section will explore the economics, politics and governance of geoengineering. In conclusion, a recommendation will be made to build the necessary trust between… half of the article… University Press.Morrow, David R., Robert E. Kopp, and Michael Oppenheimer. 2013. “Political Legitimacy in Decisions on Experiments in Solar Radiation Management.” In the geoengineering of climate change. Cambridge University Press. Preston, Christopher J. 2012. “Beyond the End of Nature: SRM and Two Tales of Artifice for the Anthropocene.” Ethics, Politics and Environment 15(2): 188–201. doi:10.1080/21550085.2012.685571.SRMGI. 2014. “SRMGI | Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative. Accessed March 12. http://www.srmgi.org/.Urpelainen, Johannes. 2012. “Geoengineering and Global Warming: A Strategic Perspective.” International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics 12(4): 375–89. Victor, D., Morgan, G., Apt, J., Steinbruner, J., & Ricke, K. (2009). The geoengineering option: the last resort against global warming? Foreign Affairs, 88(2), 64-76.