Title
Light Pollution
Document Type
Digital Project
Publication Date
2015
Abstract
What is light pollution? Light pollution is the artificial brightening of the naturally dark night sky due to excessive and poorly designed outdoor lighting.
Why is light pollution a problem?
Public health
Public safety
Wildlife
Energy and climate change
Historic preservation and quality of life
Keywords
light pollution, dark skies, ecosystem health
Recommended Citation
Lowenthal, James, "Light Pollution" (2015). Astronomy: Faculty Publications, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/ast_facpubs/78
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