This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Earth’s orbit is filling up with junk. Greenhouse gases are making the problem worse on Mar 10, 2025.

Greenhouse gases are eroding the safe carrying capacity for low Earth orbit, a new study concludes. Moreover, the authors calculate that without drastic cuts to emissions, the difference will be marked.

Climate change, often associated with its effects on Earth, could well impact the space near our planet. A recent study reveals that greenhouse gas emissions risk significantly reducing the