Light Pollution: Here is a good source to see how to prevent/stop light pollution: https://coreglow.ca/news/5-ways-to-reduce-light-pollution-core-glow-with-the-international-darksky-association/ Sources of light Pollution: Street lights, cars, office buildings, advertising. The inappropriate or excessive use of artificial light – known as light pollution – can have serious environmental consequences for humans, wildlife, and our climate. Components of light pollution include: Glare – excessive brightness that causes visual discomfort Skyglow – brightening of the night sky over inhabited areas Light trespass – light falling where it is not intended or needed Clutter – bright, confusing and excessive groupings of light source https://www.darksky.org/light-pollution/ The effects: Human health- Disruption of the sleep process which had many health consequences Environmental- Disruption of circadian rhythms, inability to hunt, ...
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