Engineering biology and climate change mitigation: Policy considerations.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 38531884.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-024-46865-w and PMC identifier 10965893.
- Licence recorded as CC BY.
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Abstract
Engineering biology (EngBio) is a dynamic field that uses gene editing, synthesis, assembly, and engineering to design new or modified biological systems. EngBio applications could make a significant contribution to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, policy support will be needed if EngBio is to fulfil its climate mitigation potential. What form should such policies take, and what EngBio applications should they target? This paper reviews EngBio's potential climate contributions to assist policymakers shape regulations and target resources and, in so doing, to facilitate democratic deliberation on desirable futures.
Medical subject headings
- Climate Change
- Greenhouse Gases