Black Carbon From Rocket Launches Will Heat the Atmosphere - WIRED

Researchers say that the rising number of space launches around the world will warm parts of the atmosphere and thin the ozone layer.

In an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, a pair of outspoken scientists reveal how warp drivesthe shows ubiquitous propulsion system used to get travelers around spacecan be incredibly enviro… [+3462 chars]

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