European scientists are calling for projects to conserve the glaciers of Antarctica and Greenland before they melt and flood cities, according to a report from the European Geosciences Union conference.
"Even if we manage to reduce carbon emissions and limit global warming to 2°C, it is unclear whether this will be enough to prevent the destruction of the ice sheet. But glacier geoengineering can be a way for us to gain vital time," scientists say.
According to research, if humanity does not solve the problem, then by 2100, the sea level will rise by a meter, which will destroy some cities and lead to the migration of millions of people.
To prevent a disaster, it is proposed to install shields around the most dangerous glaciers (Thwaites and Pine Island in the Amundsen Sea) or drill holes to divert water flows, klops.ru reports.
Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished
