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What Is Light Pollution? – Sources, Effects and Solutions

March 6, 2023 No Comments

What exactly is meant by ‘Light Pollution’? Light Pollution is the pollution caused by an excess of light in urban areas that are densely populated and use artificial lights at night time to brighten those areas. This excess of light is a surplus of energy that is being wasted and can harm the environment in […]

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