Scientists propose that to stop the melting of Thwaites Glacier, which threatens coastal US cities, we should begin funding research for interventions immediately.
Douglas MacAyeal emphasized that proactive funding for research on climate interventions is crucial to avoid 'panicked decisions' when the impacts are already evident.
One proposal suggests pumping seawater onto the glacier to freeze it on the surface, potentially thickening the ice and slowing its melt.
While innovative geoengineering solutions like those discussed could mitigate climate change impacts, they come with significant risks, costs, and energy demands.
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