The Economic Times

Can thickening Arctic ice with seawater slow its decline? Successful trial faces major hurdles

Scientists tested a method to thicken Arctic sea ice by pumping seawater. This process created a thicker and more reflective ice layer during winter. Treated ice showed increased resistance to summer melting in a Canadian field experiment. While promising, large-scale deployment faces significant logistical challenges and requires more research. This technique offers a simpler alternative to other geoengineering proposals.