We need to seriously think about geo engineering projects to protect our glaciers, or else be prepared for catastrophic sea-level rise, say scientists in a new report.
The report noted that the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets are melting rapidly, and if we succeed in reducing carbon emissions and limiting global temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius, it is still unclear. All this will prevent the collapse of the ice sheets or not.
If no measures are taken in this regard, a rise of up to one meter in sea level is possible by 2100, which will cause the destruction of low-lying cities and the displacement of millions of people.
To deal with this problem, scientists have come up with ideas for draining ice sheet springs by installing curtains at the roots of glaciers or drilling holes in glaciers to slow down their melting. can go.
The report also calls for serious research into the geoengineering of glaciers now, with priority given to reducing carbon emissions, to assess its risks and benefits and avoid hasty decisions later. could
