Scientists Propose Ocean Chemical Dump to Combat Climate Change

Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution are seeking a permit to dump 6,600 gallons of sodium hydroxide into the ocean off Cape Cod to enhance the ocean's ability to absorb CO2 and combat climate change. The plan faces opposition from regulators, fishermen, and environmentalists concerned about potential risks to marine life. The team argues that such geoengineering efforts are necessary given the slow transition away from fossil fuels.