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Glacier Curtain, Good Vibrations, PFAS Water Detox
Apr 11, 2024
Scientists propose using a massive curtain around the Thwaites Glacier to prevent catastrophic sea level rise. Positive vibrations may help with social anxiety. New tech using electrocatalysis can remove harmful PFAS chemicals from water.
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- Installing a curtain around Thwaites Glacier can mitigate catastrophic melting and potential sea level rise.
- Handheld vibrating comfort objects show promise in alleviating social anxiety symptoms.
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A Radical Plan to Save Thwaites Glacier
Scientists propose installing a 62-mile underwater curtain around the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica to block warm sea currents and slow down its catastrophic melting. This initiative, led by glaciologist John Moore, aims to prevent a potential 10-foot rise in global sea levels that could threaten coastal areas and civilization. Despite the estimated $50 billion cost and logistical challenges of installation, the curtain offers a reversible geoengineering solution to combat climate change.
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