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Sunlight Reflection

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Safe Methods to Reflect Sunlight and Protect Earth

Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Guardian

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Source: The Guardian

The article discusses the potential of stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) as a climate intervention to reflect sunlight and reduce global warming, emphasizing the importance of careful, phased research to understand its safety and effectiveness before any deployment, and advocating for open scientific investigation to inform responsible decision-making.

Scientists Warn Against Launching 4,000 Space Mirrors to Reflect Sunlight

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Futurism

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Source: Futurism

Reflect Orbital, a startup planning to deploy a large array of space mirrors to reflect sunlight to paying customers, faces criticism from astronomers due to potential light pollution and environmental impacts. The company has yet to launch its mirrors but has secured FCC licensing for a demo in 2026 and a US Air Force contract, targeting high-paying clients for various uses, including national defense and advertising.