Astronomers are concerned about just how big and bright this satellite will be:
A New Scientist report has even suggested that the satellite “could outshine all stars and planets in the night sky
The largest commercial communications array ever has just launched. Expect to see it – it’s huge and bright
The problem is, it might outshine all stars and planets
On the weekend SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched a giant satellite into space.
Called BlueWalker 3, it’s a prototype by American company AST SpaceMobile, which is to create a space-based mobile broadband network. This is only one of multiple satellites planned for the SpaceMobile constellation – some even bigger than BlueWalker 3
With plans for a number of these huge satellites, ground based optical telescopes may struggle to image the night sky without disturbance
Conversion to LED lighting brings new kind of light pollution to Europe
Prior research has shown that artificial light in natural environments adversely impacts wildlife and humans. Studies have shown that both animals and humans can experience disruptions to sleep patterns, for example. And many animals can become confused by the light at night, leading to survival problems.phys.org/...
Stressed out about climate change? 4 ways to tackle both the feelings and the issues
Climate change has caused more intense wildfires, heat waves, floods and hurricanes, lengthened allergy seasons and inflicted other forms of tangible harm. But an oft-overlooked consequence — one that warrants urgent attention and creative problem-solving — is worsening mental health.
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Tribal Indigenous Climate Change Conference Convenes
According to a report released by the United Nations a few years ago, Indigenous people are the most vulnerable to climate change
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Today, more than 700 people from as far as New Zeeland and Australia attended the National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Change Conference read more:
Indigenous Environmental NetworkThe Indigenous Environmental Network is an alliance of grassroots Indigenous Peoples whose mission is to protect the sacredness of Mother Earth.
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FEMA declares new strategy to engage Native American tribesapnews.com/
News:
Patagonia founder just donated the entire company, worth $3 billion, to fight climate change
UK Tory MP begins ‘net zero tour’ of UK to highlight benefits of action
Chris Skidmore urges new PM to ignore ‘tiny vocal minority in Westminster’ arguing against climate target
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Air conditioning has a climate problem. New technology could help.
Researchers and start-ups are racing to develop innovative air conditioning units fit for a hotter future Shannon Osaka
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It’s the end of the car as we know it The electric vehicle transition is really a U-turn.
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It’s Time to Make Cities More Rural
Enough with the urban vs. rural binary. When rurbanization brings agriculture into cities, everyone benefits.
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The loneliest trees: can science save these threatened species from extinction?
There are trees so rare that only a single specimen remains. Some conservationists want to save them all
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After Deadly Fires and Disastrous Floods, a Canadian City Moves to Sue Big Oil A potential lawsuit by Vancouver would be the first in Canada to target the fossil fuel industry’s role in climate change.google.com/
The age of extinction
Humans need to value nature as well as profits to survive, UN report finds
Focus on market has led to climate crises, with spiritual, cultural and emotional benefits of nature ignored
Criticism intensifies after big oil admits ‘gaslighting’ public over green aims. Fury as ‘explosive’ files reveal largest oil companies contradicted public statements and wished bedbugs upon critical activists
Animal rights
Costco now faces a lawsuit from two shareholders claiming that the company and its top executives violated animal welfare lawscnn.com
The world’s longest-lived
trees couldn’t survive climate change
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Whether you’re a climate ‘doomer’ or ‘appeaser’, it’s best to prepare for the worst.
Our world is on course for a climate cataclysm. Or is it? Not long ago, the global heating battle lines were clear guardian