Thwaites Glacier Geoengineering Debate

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'Doomsday' Antarctic glacier melting faster than expected, fueling calls for geoengineering

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The Thwaites Glacier, also called the "Doomsday Glacier ," is retreating rapidly due to climate change.

The melting of the Thwaite Glacier would lead to the collapse of the WAIS which would in turn cause irreversible sea level rise that could endanger millions of people.

Some scientists are turning to glacial geoengineering as a potential solution.

Many believe geoengineering has the potential to be a powerful tool so long as it is not treated as a silver bullet.

However, many believe it is difficult or impossible to achieve and draw focus away from reducing carbon emissions.

By relying too much on strategies like geoengineering, these scientists argue we may fail to act to curb emissions.

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