Greenland Startup Ships Ancient Glacier Ice to Dubai Bars, Raising Concerns Over Climate Impact
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A Greenland startup, Arctic Ice, ships 100,000-year-old glacier ice to Dubai for use in high-end cocktails, sparking backlash over environmental impact.
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Arctic Ice claims harvesting ice that would melt into ocean anyway prevents sea level rise, and aims to highlight climate change.
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Icebergs are hacked into pieces, tested for contaminants, and shipped over 4,700 miles to Dubai bars/restaurants.
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Company argues tasteless, high-density ice provides unique experience, but some experts question energy use and taste claims.
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Arctic Ice plans more efficient transport and to offset double the CO2, but admits much work needed to reduce environmental impact.