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space-and-spaceflight21 days ago•16 min saved

Sunshade, Jovian Fusion and a New Orbit: A 9.1‑Quadrillion‑Year Plan for Earth

A speculative arXiv preprint outlines a megaproject to keep Earth habitable for 9.1 quadrillion years: build a 435,000‑mile sunshade just outside the Moon’s orbit to block the Sun, mine Moon and Ceres for materials to anchor a vast tether, and power an artificial Sun via fusion reactors in Jupiter beamed to Earth; to avoid the Sun’s red giant engulfment, Earth would be nudged outward to about 1.2 AU, with additional safeguards addressing tectonics, water loss and other cosmic threats. The concept remains theoretical and unproven.

via Gizmodo|

#arxiv #habitability #megaprojects

politics4 months ago•10 min saved

Illinois House Advances Megaprojects Bill as Bears Seek Stadium Revisions

The Illinois House passed a sprawling megaprojects bill designed to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois by enabling PILOT (payments in lieu of taxes) agreements that could freeze property taxes for 25–40 years based on investment, while adding broader economic tools and a property-tax relief component; the measure, which still faces Senate approval, drew Bears’ calls for further changes and comes as Indiana touts bigger subsidy offers.

via Block Club Chicago|

#arlington-heights #bears #megaprojects

politics4 months ago•21 min saved

Illinois House advances sweeping megaprojects bill as Bears push for tweaks

The Illinois House passed a sprawling megaprojects bill to authorize in-lieu-of-tax PILOT deals for large developments—potentially enabling a Bears domed stadium in Arlington Heights—with three tiers (25/30/40 years of tax relief), a seven-year sunset, and 50% of PILOT receipts directed to property-tax relief (60% to homeowners, 40% to the relief fund); the Bears want additional amendments, while the Senate and Governor will weigh in amid Indiana’s subsidy competition.

via Capitol News Illinois|

#arlington-heights #bears #illinois

politics4 months ago•8 min saved

Illinois House backs Bears stadium bill, tees up Senate showdown

Illinois House approves a revised megaproject bill to fund a Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, directing a portion of developers’ special payments to local and statewide property-tax relief and creating a local review board; the measure heads to the Senate amid concerns and competition from Indiana.

via Chicago Tribune|

#arlington-heights #bears #megaprojects

politics4 months ago•5 min saved

Illinois House Debuts Revamped PILOT Bill to Lure Bears Megaprojects

Illinois House leaders unveiled a revised megaprojects bill linked to payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) with local taxing bodies, proposing that 50% of PILOT receipts go to property tax relief (60% as homeowner rebates, 40% to a state relief fund), adds a five-year sunset, bans PILOT use for data centers, and requires five-year impact reports; the measure still faces Senate scrutiny and Governor approval as negotiators push to keep the Chicago Bears from relocating to Indiana.

via Block Club Chicago|

#chicago-bears #illinois #megaprojects

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Saudi Arabia Reviews Feasibility of 'The Line' Megaproject Amid Construction Progress

Saudi Arabia has asked consultants to review the feasibility of 'The Line', a key part of the Neom megaproject, amid scaling back plans due to rising costs and falling oil prices. The ambitious, car-free city was initially envisioned to host one million residents and contribute significantly to the economy, but recent reports suggest a reduction in scope and population targets, reflecting financial and internal challenges. The project remains a symbol of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to diversify its economy.

via Middle East Eye|

#economic-diversification #megaprojects #neom