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What is Light Pollution?

Three elements

Impacts of Light Pollution

Ecosystems

Studies show harmful effects on wildlife and plants.

Energy

A huge amount of energy is wasted on unneeded lighting. Generating the wasted electricity produces greenhouse gasses.

Safety

It’s a myth that more light means more safety. Too much light can reduce safety.

Health

Scientific studies show artificial light is linked to many diseases.

The website LightPollutionMap.info provides mapping of several different light pollution measures.

Colorado has some areas that are quite dark, but the cities contribute an alarming amount of sky glow.