Light pollution, also known as photopollution or luminous pollution, is excess or obtrusive light created by humans. Among other effects, it disrupts ecosystems, can cause adverse health effects, obscures the stars for city dwellers, and interferes with astronomical observatories. Light pollution is a side effect of industrial civilization.
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An Example of Light Pollution
Posted on 31 January 2008 · 648 views · 80 words.
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