Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate
The number of satellites is exploding, and we still don’t have a fully safe way to dispose of them.
March 20, 2025 • ~7 min
The number of satellites is exploding, and we still don’t have a fully safe way to dispose of them.
When mountain permafrost thaws and glaciers melt, glacial lakes can become lethal flood risks for anyone downstream.
The Trump administration’s goal is to roll back rules limiting planet-warming greenhouse gases emissions from power plants, vehicles and oil and gas production, but it could backfire for industry.
The low submission rate undermines the global commitment to climate action.
When mountain permafrost thaws and glaciers melt, glacial lakes can become lethal flood risks for anyone downstream.
During the Cold War, the US poured support into Arctic military outposts and climate research amid fears of a Russian invasion. Climate change is still on the military’s radar as a threat multiplier.
Rather than expressions of remorse, evidence of integrity should mitigate protester sentences.
With more extreme weather events comes the possibility of more harm from sewage-associated viruses.
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