One thing you should know is that our beloved satellite technology is not as innocent as it seems. While we may enjoy high-speed internet and uninterrupted communication, it comes at a cost – the destruction of our protective ozone layer.

“I thought we fixed the ozone layer.” Yes we did. Then Elon Musk happened. Aluminum oxide particles from falling satellites have increased 8-fold since 2016 and will continue to accumulate as more are launched into low-Earth orbit. This poses a direct threat to the ozone layer and could potentially undo the success of the 1987 Montreal Protocol.

The thing that gets me about this is the sheer irony of the situation. As if we didn’t have enough problems on Earth already with climate change and pollution, now we can add falling satellites and ozone depletion to the list! It’s like we’re constantly finding new ways to destroy our planet.

But wait, it gets better. The main culprit behind this destructive trend is none other than Elon Musk and his SpaceX team. Who knew that staying connected could also mean destroying our only habitable home?

Don’t worry, the University of Southern California Viterbi School has got it all figured out with their fancy simulations and models. Because apparently, that’s just as good as actual data. I find the lack of attention this issue almost baffling. We’re too busy focusing on human-caused climate change that we completely overlook the harm being done by our own technological advancements.

In conclusion, while we may pride ourselves on being the most advanced and intelligent species on this planet, we’re also the ones responsible for its slow destruction. Elon Musk’s satellite schemes doom our ozone hole recovery and we’re letting it happen. If falling satellites and unchecked capitalism are any indication, we’ll always find new and creative ways to harm ourselves and our environment. Thanks, science.