Explore why over 40 leading polar scientists say plans to manipulate the Arctic and Antarctic—like thickening sea ice or reflecting sunlight—could cause severe environmental damage and are unlikely to work. Discover the top geoengineering proposals, their massive costs, and their risks to fragile polar ecosystems. Uncover how these controversial ideas may divert focus from proven climate solutions like rapid decarbonization. Learn what achieving net zero means for the future of Earth’s ice and why experts urge prioritizing emissions cuts over risky technical fixes.

Key topics:
– Polar geoengineering: what it is and why it’s controversial
– Why artificially thickening sea ice or spraying reflective aerosols may do more harm than good
– Financial, legal, and ecological challenges facing these proposals
– The danger of ‘false promises’ distracting from net zero carbon goals
– Perspectives from scientists, policymakers, and indigenous Arctic communities
– What science says is the safest way forward to protect the Arctic and Antarctic

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