LIGHT POLLUTION to increase as population and energy use increases

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artificial-lightThe International Dark-Sky Association defines light pollution as “any adverse effect of artificial light including sky glow, glare, light trespass, light clutter, decreased visibility at night, and energy waste.” Ecosystems or natural landscapes, animals, plants, and human health are negatively affected by light pollution. Via Andrew Sullivan, and the image was found here

2 thoughts on “LIGHT POLLUTION to increase as population and energy use increases”

  1. Pingback: 75 Years of Light Pollution - owl and bear - green pages

  2. Hey Buck

    A new breakthrough in LED technology for retrofitting streetlights might make a huge difference with the problem of light pollution. Feel free to snag the story from my GreenerMinds blog.

    Wayne King

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