Swiss scientists covered part of an Alpine glacier with sheep’s wool, but the natural material slowed melting almost as well as synthetic covers |
Representative Image of a Swiss glacier covered with sheep’s wool, showcasing environmental innovation in melting ice protection (AI Generated Image) As Switzerland’s glaciers continue to lose ice, researchers are testing an unusual material that could offer a more environmentally friendly way to slow melting in small, protected areas: sheep’s wool. The “Keep It Wool” project,…