Post by Owen on Oct 2, 2020 14:37:22 GMT
1 ~~~ The daring plan to save the Arctic ice with glass ~ BBC
www.bbc.com/future/article/20200923-could-geoengineering-save-the-arctic-sea-ice ~ 24 September 2020
The fear that action to combat climate change has been too slow has led some scientists to test unconventional methods to stem the loss of Arctic sea ice.
One of the most important, yet underappreciated, features of the Arctic sea ice is the ability of its blindingly white surfaces to reflect sunlight. For at least as long as our species has existed, the frozen seas at the top of our world have acted as a massive parasol that helps keep the planet cool and its climate stable.
www.bbc.com/future/article/20200923-could-geoengineering-save-the-arctic-sea-ice ~ 24 September 2020