A new company is shipping Arctic ice from Greenland to Dubai
Arctic Ice ships ancient Arctic ice from Greenland to Dubai for high-end establishments. Critics question the energy-wasteful process, while supporters see potential for climate change discussions. Plans for eco-friendly shipping are underway.
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A startup named Arctic Ice is shipping ancient Arctic ice from Greenland to Dubai for use in high-end bars and restaurants. The company, founded in 2022, collects icebergs that have naturally detached from the ice sheet near Nuuk, Greenland. The ice is tested for purity, cut into smaller pieces, and shipped to Dubai in an effort to offer a unique cooling experience for drinks. While Arctic Ice aims to raise awareness of the Arctic and create economic opportunities, critics argue that the process is energy-wasteful and unnecessary, given Dubai's ability to produce its own ice. The company faces backlash on social media for its operations, with concerns raised about the environmental impact of shipping ice thousands of miles. Despite the controversy, some experts believe that commercializing Greenland's ice could have aesthetic value and spark conversations about climate change. Arctic Ice plans to minimize its environmental impact by considering hybrid or battery-powered ships for future shipments.
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Taking that ice away then is highly morally bankrupt, surely.
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