IDA Urges Decision-Makers in China Consider Cost-Effective Alternatives to “Artificial Moon”
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Because the illumination satellite would replace streetlights, reports estimate energy cost savings of approximately 1.2 billion yuan ($170 million) per year. [2]
While IDA encourages creative solutions for lighting that reduce energy costs, we urge decision-makers in China and elsewhere to consider the impact of satellite illumination on wildlife, human health (specifically the interruption of circadian rhythms), and other unknown factors.
