JOURNAL ARTICLE

Holding back a GLACIER.

  • Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 2. P. 34 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: FOX, DOUGLAS 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the potential of engineering ice sheets to mitigate sea level rise, focusing on the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica. Researchers are considering massive projects to block ocean currents and alter glacier flow to prevent a catastrophic collapse. The proposed ideas are controversial and have sparked debates among scientists, reflecting deep philosophical and political divides on how to address climate change. The challenges of glacial engineering, including logistical, environmental, and geopolitical concerns, are explored in detail, highlighting the complexities of implementing such projects in a harsh and remote environment. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2025/02, Vol. 207, Issue 2, p34
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:182381835
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