“Could a dam across the Bering Strait save the planet?”

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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiisciencejournal.com).

The Bering Strait is a narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska that connects the Pacific and Arctic Oceans. (Ocean Color / NASA)
Could Building a Dam Across the Bering Strait Save the Planet From Some Effects of Climate Change?
A preliminary study suggests that blocking off the waterway between Russia and Alaska could help the survival of a key system of ocean currents. But there could be potential unforeseen consequences, particularly to marine ecosystems
Sara Hashemi
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