Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Chinese Scientists Cover Glacier with White Sheets: Here’s Why

Glacier with White Sheets

A group of scientists in southwestern China embarked on a challenging expedition to the Dagu Glacier, hoping to slow its rapid melting caused by global warming. They planned to cover a portion of the glacier with sun-reflecting sheets made of cellulose acetate, a natural fibre, to shield it from the heat and potentially preserve some … Read more