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Trump administration to stop US research on space pollution, in boon to Elon Musk

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Pollution appears to be accumulating in the stratosphere at alarming levels.

Some fear it could destroy the ozone layer, potentially exposing some people to higher levels of ultraviolet radiation or help destabilize the earth ’s climate during the climate crisis.

Critics say the two research projects would have had the potential to eventually lead to new regulations, costs or logistical challenges for Musk 's companies.

Separate 2022 papers highlighted the launch emissions problem.

The pollutants emitted from rockets are nearly 500 times more potent in heating the atmosphere as soot released from sources like airplanes.

If launch rates increase as expected, their emissions could cause stratospheric temperatures to increase by 2C ( 36F ).

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