How Climate Change Is Making Satellites More Dangerous to Earth
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that climate change is weakening Earth’s atmospheric friction, increasing the risk that falling satellites won’t burn up completely before reaching the surface. With thousands more satellites launched each year, this could become a major safety and environmental issue in the near future.
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