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Polluting the night sky: The dark side of light

February 5, 2021

The invention of the light bulb was a huge leap forward, enabling humans to work, party and travel after nightfall. But too much artificial light is bad for ecosystems and human health. How damaging is light pollution for the environment and our bodies?

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