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With ice in polar regions disappearing at record rates, a group of researchers has proposed a drastic idea in the hope of slowing the melting: erecting giant underwater ‘curtains’ near glaciers to protect them from warm water. The idea has been met with scepticism and serious consideration alike, while scientists grapple with questions of whether pursuing such a radical proposal would help the world to address climate change.
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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-00119-3
Naughten, K. A., Holland, P. R. & De Rydt, J. Nature. Clim. Chang. 13, 1222-1228 (2023).
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