The Arctic is losing ice at an alarming rate due to climate change, with potentially disastrous consequences for global weather, ecosystems, and sea levels. While reducing greenhouse gas emissions is vital, it may not be enough to prevent the Arctic from becoming ice-free. Geoengineering, such as refreezing the poles and cloud seeding, offers controversial yet potentially necessary solutions to buy time and mitigate climate change impacts. However, these approaches require careful ethical consideration, robust research, and international cooperation to ensure they are implemented safely and fairly.
