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Night skies brightening 10% a year as light pollution grows
Original: The night sky is getting 10% brighter every year. We’re forgetting what darkness feels like. If more cities start regula
Light pollution is making the night sky roughly 10% brighter each year, erasing natural darkness from urban life. Commenters and climate writers are urging cities to regulate outdoor lighting, arguing that darker streets would benefit wildlife, human health and the environment. The discussion is part of wider concern about how human activity is altering the natural world.
Why now: Growing awareness of light pollution's environmental impact has prompted renewed calls for city lighting regulations.
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