Scientists revisit a forgotten Soviet plan to dam the Bering Strait and see if it could help protect Earth's climate
- Image AI generatedIdeas for reshaping the planet have appeared long before the term geoengineering entered public discussion.
- During the Cold War, some engineers believed that large-scale construction projects could permanently alter climate, rivers and even entire regions.
- Among the boldest was a proposal to block the Bering Strait, the narrow stretch of water between Siberia and Alaska, and use enormous pumps to redirect ocean currents.
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- Image AI generatedIdeas for reshaping the planet have appeared long before the term geoengineering entered public discussion.
- During the Cold War, some engineers believed that large-scale construction projects could permanently alter climate, rivers and even entire regions.
- Among the boldest was a proposal to block the Bering Strait, the narrow stretch of water between Siberia and Alaska, and use enormous pumps to redirect ocean currents.
Sources: Times of India