Photo Gallery Not so Starry Night
In the era of 24/7 artificial light, real darkness is hard to find. But not only stargazers are affected -- light pollution also threatens animals and even entire ecosystems.
In the era of 24/7 artificial light, real darkness is hard to find. But not only stargazers are affected -- light pollution also threatens animals and even entire ecosystems.
Read the article: Astronomers and Environmentalists Fight to Save Dark Skies
A composite satellite image shows just how little darkness can be found in Europe.
Read the article: Astronomers and Environmentalists Fight to Save Dark Skies
New York's Times Square: Light pollution is a rapidly growing environmental problem -- but one that can be fixed relatively easily, provided the will is there.
Read the article: Astronomers and Environmentalists Fight to Save Dark Skies
Foto: AP
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