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Light pollution is brightening the night sky by 10% a year
Original: The night sky is getting 10% brighter every year. We’re forgetting what darkness feels like
New reporting highlights that light pollution is making the night sky roughly 10% brighter every year, rapidly erasing natural darkness from populated areas. Astronomers and dark-sky advocates warn that this acceleration means many people, especially younger generations, are losing the ability to see the Milky Way and stars at all, with consequences for wildlife, human sleep and cultural heritage tied to the night sky.
Why now: Fresh coverage of accelerating light pollution and its loss of natural darkness is prompting public concern about the environment and health.
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Evidence
- The night sky is getting 10% brighter every year. We’re forgetting what darkness feels like · The Guardian
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