Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:28pm on 03 Dec 2023,Sunday Weather & Environment
Andrey Melnichenko, a Russian billionaire, presents an unconventional solution to address methane emissions from thawing Siberian permafrost at COP28. His plan involves recreating a prehistoric ecosystem, complete with woolly mammoths, to slow the release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. The Andrey Melnichenko Foundation sponsors a pavilion showcasing the project, reflecting the evolving nature of COPs as platforms encompassing diverse climate initiatives. Melnichenko, facing EU sanctions post-Ukraine invasion, aims to address climate challenges, proposing a unique approach that merges ecological restoration with technology. The billionaire is set to lead a COP28 event on sustainability and climate change.
