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Sunlight on demand? More madness at your doorstep (darksky.org)

submitted 2 days ago by arbilp3@aussie.zone to c/environment@aussie.zone

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I've just found out about this 😮 😡 . It is not Australian in origin but it could affect us here, our skies, our health, our natural ecosystems. These tech companies think they can do whatever they like and with the US govt being what it is they could get away with this proposal.

A private California-based startup is proposing a... future... in which thousands of in-space mirrors mounted on satellites direct light down to targeted areas on Earth, threatening natural darkness. The company describes this concept as “sunlight on demand,” an idea that would fundamentally alter the nighttime environment as we know it...

Artificial light from orbital illumination would introduce a powerful new stressor to nocturnal ecosystems. Research shows that even low levels of artificial light at night disrupt essential behaviors such as navigation, migration, feeding, and reproduction across hundreds of species. These disruptions can destabilize food webs and accelerate biodiversity loss.

In humans, exposure to artificial light at night disrupts circadian rhythms that regulate sleep, metabolic processes, and hormonal cycles. Research links circadian disruption to a growing number of health concerns. Reflected orbital illumination viewed through optical devices may also pose a risk of eye damage, similar to observing a partial solar eclipse.

These are just some of the threats to consider. Please read the short article and if you oppose the proposal please sign the open letter to say so

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[–] arbilp3@aussie.zone 2 points 1 day ago

But if it means they'll still put up thousands of satellites, even if the light the mirrors reflect is feeble they will still be harming the Earth. Death ray? Perhaps this is exactly what they want. And since when does scamming ever put off the Epstein mob and their lackeys?