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2. Light pollution is getting worse, but there is a movement to ...

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   Losing the dark. Light pollution, the term for the brightening of the night sky by unnatural lights, is increasing worldwide. On average, skies are getting 10% brighter each year globally, with ...

3. Dark-sky movement - Wikipedia

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   The dark-sky movement is a campaign to reduce light pollution.The advantages of reducing light pollution include an increased number of stars visible at night, reducing the effects of electric lighting on the environment, improving the well-being, [1] health [2] and safety [3] of people and wildlife, [4] and cutting down on energy usage.

4. Light pollution - Wikipedia

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   Light pollution is the presence of any unwanted, inappropriate, or excessive artificial lighting. [1] [2] In a descriptive sense, the term light pollution refers to the effects of any poorly implemented lighting sources, during the day or night. Light pollution can be understood not only as a phenomenon resulting from a specific source or kind ...

5. New Mexico oil and gas sites recognized for light pollution ...

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   Three oil sites in the Permian Basin have just been internationally recognized for their commitment of using responsible lighting practices to protect the skies from excessive light pollution.

6. How an effort to reduce fossil fuel use led to another ... - AOL

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   The move to more energy-efficient lighting has had an unintended result: more light escaping into the night sky and causing light pollution even hundreds of miles away.

7. Earth Hour - Wikipedia

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   Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held annually, encouraging the individuals, communities, and businesses to give an hour for Earth, and additionally marked by landmarks and businesses switching off non-essential electric lights, for one hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., usually on the last Saturday of March, as a symbol of commitment to the ...

8. What you can do to reduce light pollution

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9. Pollution prevention in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Installing energy efficient lighting and appliances are a relatively cheap way to reduce pollution on a smaller scale. According to EPA, there are some everyday steps that can be taken to prevent pollution: Use paper in limited quantities, and print double-sided. Also, look for paper that has been made with recycled materials.