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LIGHT POLLUTION
Light pollution is the brightening of the night sky inhibiting the
visibility of stars and planets by
the use of improper lighting of
communities
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CAUSES OF LIGHT POLLUTION
• Street lamps that shine light in all directions,instead of with a hood to point light downward toward the street
• Unnecessary lights,especially around the home
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• Light pollution uses more energy,may affect human health and our sleep cycles and most importantly, corrupts our kids telescopes and their curiosity
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Effects of Light Pollution• The brightness of the
night sky prevents the view of the stars and other celestial bodies• Disorders in the sight of children • Insomnia
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Marzialetti Assunta Stefano Agazzi Martina Tosto