After years of silence, the 'Earth's Black Box' is finally being installed in a remote Tasmanian airfield. This 16-meter long, four-meter high steel structure, topped with solar panels, aims to record 'every step' humanity takes towards climate catastrophe. Inspired by an airplane's flight recorder, the box will store data on hundreds of data sets, measurements, and interactions related to the planet's health.
The project, created by Rouser Lab, an Australian not-for-profit 'experimental environmental communications agency', was first announced at the 2021 Cop26 climate talks. After a five-year hiatus, the foundation behind the project confirms assembly is underway, with installation scheduled for December.
Key Features:
- Indestructible Design: The steel monolith is built to survive the apocalypse.
- Data Collection: It will continuously collect data on climate change indicators.
- Location: The remote western Tasmanian airfield near Queenstown was chosen for its geological and political stability.
While some question if the project is performance art or a PR stunt, the creators insist it's a serious endeavor. The mayor of West Coast council sees it as a potential tourist attraction. As the Doomsday Clock ticks closer to midnight, the Earth's Black Box stands as a stark reminder of our actionsâand inactionsâtowards the climate crisis.
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