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Jan 2025
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Real Ice and their plan to save Arctic s...

Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
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The Arctic is warming at an alarming rate, leading to dramatic declines in sea ice. A UK-based start-up, Real Ice, is tackling this crisis by developing innovative technology to thicken Arctic sea ice. But can this ambitious project succeed, and is it financially sustainable?

Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the environmental and business implications of Real Ice’s mission to save the Arctic. They discuss the science behind Arctic ice loss, the albedo effect, and the cyclical nature of global warming. They also examine the business model designed to fund Real Ice's initiative. The conversation sheds light on the company’s plans, challenges in scaling operations, and the role of ‘cooling credits’ in making this project financially viable.

Their conversation is a great learning resource if you want to build your English listening comprehension skills and expand your business vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include:

  1. The science of Arctic ice loss and the albedo effect.
  2. How Real Ice’s technology increases ice thickness and reduces global warming.
  3. Real Ice’s business strategy, including revenue streams and the potential market for ‘cooling credits.
  4. The financial and technical challenges facing this ambitious project.


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