Towing Icebergs From Antarctica Considered Potential Solution to Global Water Shortages

Ready-to-drink melted glacier water that’s nearly a million years old? Thanks to new research and persistent interest spanning more than a century, multiple projects are currently hoping to tow icebergs from Antarctica as a pressure release valve for increasingly arid regions. It’s an idea that has seen as much enthusiasm as false starts. However, the allure of transporting ice from the frozen southern continent has consistently piqued the interest of researchers and high-level officials in many countries, including the United States. Some say that’s because the world is running out of fresh water due to rising demand from expanding populations and agriculture....