Is Starlink Bad for the Environment? FCC Doesn’t Think It Should Weigh In

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A regulatory battle is starting to brew over whether a US agency should scrutinize the potential environmental impact of satellite constellations, including Starlink.

Last month, the Federal Communications Commission voted to consider modernizing its environmental regulations to cut the red tape that can slow down new infrastructure investments.

As part of the review, the FCC is tackling a gray area….