cross-posted from: https://lemmy.nz/post/27950082

Some scientists and engineers have proposed novel technological "fixes" to mitigate the impacts of climate change — including giant, floating sea curtains to prevent warm water reaching ice shelves.

But a new report by international researchers warns massive geoengineering concepts could cause environmental harm and cost billions of dollars.

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Some scientists and engineers have proposed novel technological "fixes" to mitigate the impacts of climate change — including giant, floating sea curtains to prevent warm water reaching ice shelves.

But a new report by international researchers warns massive geoengineering concepts could cause environmental harm and cost billions of dollars.

 

The paper is here