Brent Minchew

Brent Minchew, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Arête Glacier Initiative, dives into the urgent crisis posed by melting glaciers, particularly the Thwaites or 'Doomsday Glacier.' He discusses how glacial intervention could mitigate sea-level rise and explores innovative solutions like thermo-siphons. Brent emphasizes the stark funding gap in glaciology research and its economic implications for coastal communities. He also highlights the need for international cooperation in Antarctic governance and urges investment in proactive climate strategies.