Intervening in Earth Systems at Scale is Largely Untested
There are currently no direct interventions to address climate tipping points such as glacier melt, leaving some critical processes unmitigated. The fundamental science and engineering principles behind emergency climate interventions remain largely untested at relevant scales, limiting our preparedness for rapid climate change.
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Foundational Capabilities (8)
Understand whether specific interventions in the Arctic, from Mixed-Phase Cloud Thinning to Sea Ice Thickening can counter extreme warming and tipping-points in the region.
Develop and test intervention strategies aimed at stabilizing glaciers and mitigating associated climate impacts.
New technologies to collect data about ice sheets and improve the efficiency with which we can use that data. For example, UAV-borne ice-penetrating radar systems.
Conduct controlled, scaled experiments to validate the basic science and engineering principles behind emergency climate interventions such as sunlight reflection modification and atmospheric methane removal.
Develop approaches to protect ocean ecosystems. E.g. Studies have shown that shading corals for the 4 hottest hours of the day can significantly reduce bleaching.