"Unconventional Methods: Scientists Experiment with Ocean Chemical Dumping to Combat Climate Change"
Scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution plan to pour 6,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide into the ocean near Martha's Vineyard to study its potential to counteract ocean acidification and climate change. The $10 million project, funded by NOAA and private donors, aims to make ocean waters more efficient at storing carbon dioxide. The EPA must approve the release of the chemicals, and the concept reflects a wider trend of climate scientists exploring geoengineering projects to address environmental challenges.