Could a giant nuclear bomb save the climate? One engineer thinks so, sparks viral debate
- Posted on June 10, 2025
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Could a giant nuclear bomb save the climate? One engineer thinks so, sparks viral debate

Andy Haverly, a 25-year-old software engineer with no formal climate science training, has proposed detonating the worlds most powerful nuclear bomb under the ocean floor to accelerate carbon capture. His open-access paper suggests pulverising vast quantities of basalt rock to speed up natural carbon sequestration. The idea, though radical and high-risk, aims to counter the mounting climate crisis. Drawing comparisons to historical nuclear projects and modern geoengineering efforts, Haverlys concept reignites debate on bold solutions to climate change.