Is this true: "In 1945, Huxley proposed to melt the polar ice caps by igniting atomic bombs to moderate the world climate in the northern hemisphere, and permit shipping across the top of the world" Between the 1940s and 70s, the climate in the Northern

The claim that Aldous Huxley proposed melting the polar ice caps by igniting atomic bombs is somewhat of a misrepresentation. Huxley did discuss the potential uses of atomic energy and the manipulation of the environment in a widely quoted essay, "The Ultimate Revolution," and in other writings; however, the idea of using atomic bombs specifically to melt polar ice caps is more associated with a broader conversation about geoengineering and catastrophic ideas in the mid-20th century. In the context of the 1940s to 1970s, there were indeed concerns about climate trends, including a perceived cooling in some areas of the Northern Hemisphere, leading to discussions about "global cooling." Huxley, like many others, was aware of the potential implications of technological advancements and their impact on the environment, but it would be a stretch to claim that he "feared" global cooling. His views tended to focus more broadly on the implications of scientific progress and human intervention in nature. It is important to note that while discussions around geoengineering and climate manipulation were beginning in that era, they were often speculative and not grounded in a complete understanding of the earth's climate systems, which have since proven to be complex and interconnected.