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Harmful to humans: Exposure of human skin to solar radiation can result in skin damage and cancers due to the ionizing wavelengths (ultraviolet) of light present. Likewise the ionizing wavelengths can result in damage to the outer layers of the eye, and can be involved in stimulation of cataracts and cancers. Imaging the Sun through the eye onto the retina can result in temporary or permanent blindness due to high energies present in the collection of wavelengths that pass through the cornea and lens (near infrared through visible and near ultraviolet). Imaging reflections of sunlight onto the retina can have similar effects. Solar radiaion of low lying atmospheric pollutants from combustion can result in ozone production which causes Asthma, resulting in sickness or even death in sensitive people. Solor radiation of the ground and lower levels of atmosphere can increase environmental temperatures, which is dangerous in some cases to people. Solar heating of a person, even when the person protected by clothing from the direct radiation, can result in heat stroke and possibly death.

Harmful in general: Ionizing wavelengths in solar radiation can break down many materials including natural and man-made materials. Optical wavelengths (typically considered "non-ionizing", even though ionization still occurs) can cause changes in chemicals. Solar heating may be detrimental in many cases.

Finally, note that many of the properties of solar radiation that can be result in harm are harnessed for decidedly beneficial purposes by plants, animals (including humans), and human industry.

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