{
  "id": 6163843,
  "title": "Scientists cover Swiss glacier with sheep's wool to slow ice melt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/scientists-cover-swiss-glacier-with-sheeps-wool-to-slow-ice-melt",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-07T17:41:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/earth/scientists-covered-200-square-metres-of-a-swiss-glacier-with-sheeps-wool-early-tests-found-it-protected-the-ice-about-as-well-as-plastic-sheets-but-only-0-02-of-swiss-glacier-ice-is-covered/articleshow/133889880.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In an innovative approach, Swiss researchers are experimenting with natural wool blankets to mitigate glacier melting. These eco-friendly coverings have shown results comparable to synthetic options during trials. The initiative makes use of discarded sheep's wool, an agricultural byproduct. Although effective in localized regions, it's important to note that this technique alone won't reverse…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}