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@CelloMomOnCars "Solar panels, once installed, generate energy locally."True, but the overall system quite likely can be controlled over the internet, and who knows what the average non-techie punter could do about that.

The Tech Review article mentioned by @kissane is worth reading in its entirety:It outlines how many clickbait actors spread dangerous misinformation and fake news not so much out of malicious intent but entirely from a banal profit motive. (Of course there are propaganda actors too who use those methods).And“It’s going to get worse,” she says. "Any Joe in the world could be affecting your information environment without you realizing.”https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/11/20/1039076/facebook-google-disinformation-clickbait

Who wants to buy a satellite: In good working conditions, cheap to run, multiple benefits."This satellite didn’t just meet expectations; it became known as the gold standard for space-based carbon measurements. Data from OCO-2 has even supported farmers by informing them about crop health and helping predict drought conditions. It’s a reminder of how scientific tools can quietly work behind the scenes to protect our planet and support communities."https://www.africaninspace.com/space/nasa-ordered-to-destroy-fully-functional-carbon-monitoring-satellite-despite-its-vital-climate-data-contributions-49273/