The Controversial Space Mirrors Designed to Boost Solar Power
In line with greater funding for renewable energy and cleantech in recent years, several companies have sought to…
#400 ‒ AMA #87: Environmental pollution and longevity: air pollution, noise, light, EMFs, and practical strategies to mitigate health risks
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter explores the evidence behind environmental pollution and its impact on…
Stars vanish from night sky as light pollution from cities, towns grows
Loading… We are losing the stars. Not all at once, but quietly, one streetlight, one neon sign, one…
Scientists warn! Earth’s darkness is at risk from thousands of space mirrors |
Scientists warn! Earth’s darkness is at risk from thousands of space mirrors (AI-generated) The idea sounds simple enough…
NASA study shows how satellite ‘light pollution’ hinders space telescopes
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – An exponential increase in the number of satellites placed in…
Bright nights, hotter planet? Light pollution may be driving ecosystems to release more carbon
Light pollution is on the rise, increasing by around 2 per cent every year. And artificial light can…
A meteor shower is visible in the sky in November, and the show can be spectacular
Every year, the night sky offers many surprises. And currently, a meteor shower can be seen at night,…
Study suggests bright lights at night raises heart attack and stroke risk | Health
Photo by Kai Pilger via Pexels By Stephen Beech Bright lights at night raise the risk of a…
Artificial light is drowning out the Moon: here is what city bright lights are doing to humans and other species
Many city slickers may find it hard to comprehend, but the moon used to be the brightest source…
Space mirrors for solar power may threaten astronomy, experts warn
An ambitious proposal by US startup Reflect Orbital has astronomers and environmentalists deeply concerned. The California-based company plans…
Light Pollution Threatens Atacama Desert’s Astronomy and Ecosystems
In the vast expanse of Chile’s Atacama Desert, where the night sky unfolds in a tapestry of stars…
“Night Sky Explodes in Blinding Web”: Physicists Warn Global Lights-On Moment Could Trigger Power Grid Chaos in Seconds
IN A NUTSHELL 💡 A simultaneous global switch-on would create an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, testing power…