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Fears Internet Satellites May Damage the Ozone Layer
Original: Trading the Planet's Ozone Layer for Better Internet Connection
Concerns are growing that the rapid expansion of satellite internet constellations could harm Earth's ozone layer. As satellites reach the end of their lives they burn up in the atmosphere, releasing metals such as aluminium that scientists warn may accelerate ozone depletion. The debate highlights a tension between expanding global connectivity and protecting the planet's atmospheric shield.
Why now: The fast growth of satellite internet networks has renewed scientific debate about the atmospheric effects of satellites burning up on re-entry.
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- Trading the Planet's Ozone Layer for Better Internet Connection · www.theguardsman.com
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