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Apocalypse when? ‘Earth’s Black Box’ to be installed in remote Tasmanian airfield
Rouser Lab says the steel structure will record ‘every step’ humanity takes towards climate catastrophe
TL;DR
- The 'Earth's Black Box' project, announced five years ago, is now entering the assembly phase.
- The structure, a 16-meter long steel monolith topped with solar panels, will record data on planetary health and human actions contributing to climate catastrophe.
- It is inspired by aeroplane black boxes and aims to serve as humanity's last testament.
- The project faced a period of silence and skepticism about its legitimacy, with some questioning if it was performance art.
- The Earth's Black Box Foundation is now coordinating the project, evolving its design and funding models.
- The location in remote Tasmania was chosen for its geological and political stability.
- The Doomsday Clock is currently at its closest point to midnight, highlighting the urgency of climate action.