I Have No Idea If This Would Work But I Love The Creativity

Today The Australian reported on a plan to bring water to the deserts of the world.  French engineer Georges Mougin has tried for 40 years to sell his idea of using icebergs to bring water to desert areas.  Now that a computer simulation has shown that the idea is possible, he is looking for people to back his efforts.

The article describes the plan:

“The 86-year-old’s plan involves encircling the iceberg with a harness that contains a skirt made from strips of an insulating textile. This unfolds below the surface and covers the iceberg to prevent it melting. Then one tugboat uses ocean currents to help pull the massive load to warmer climes.”

Unscientific person that I am, I did not realize that icebergs are fresh water.  This is an interesting idea.  The article describes the simulation and the problems it revealed.  It is a fascinating idea.  Please follow the link and read the entire article.

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