An important study led by researchers at Indiana University shows that meteorological engineering, especially dispersing particles to reflect sunlight، There could be a possible strategy to reduce the rapid melting of West Antarctica, reducing the risk of catastrophic sea level rise.
Research, focusing on the effects of stratospheric aerosol injections, There comes a crucial time when scientists are increasingly worried about the growing possibility of ice accelerating in West Antarctica in the coming century.
Leading author Paul Goddard stressed the urgent need to find strategies to reflect sunlight in space, “Even if the world meets the ambitious goal of limiting global warming from pre-industrial levels — to 1.5 degrees Celsius which we are on the way to — Not what we’re going to see is a significant increase in sea level.”
This study highlights the potential of meteorological engineering to tackle climate change and avoid key tipping points such as the collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet.
The study, conducted in collaboration with Cornell University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, focused on mimicking various stratospheric aerosol injection scenarios. Modern computers and global climate models were used to identify the most effective cooling strategies to reduce Antarctic ice damage.
Studies show that stratospheric aerosols are released at multiple latitudes within the tropics and subtropical regions, with higher proportions in the southern hemisphere, Antarctica may have the best strategy for protecting ground ice.
Although the study shows promising benefits, it also highlights the need for further research to accurately measure changes in melting rates. Some injection scenarios pose risks، Such as changing rainfall patterns and the possibility of a rapid return to global pre-injection levels if treatment is abruptly stopped.
This study deliberately adds valuable insights to the ongoing search for climate cooling, which offers possible solutions to the growing effects of climate change.
