Light Pollution Harmful

Scientists have warned that the ability of humans to see stars in the night sky could be wiped out in just 20 years because of light pollution.

As Delhi continues to grapple with rising air pollution, the air quality slipped to "very poor" category on Diwali night on Wednesday. A thick haze engulfed the city as Delhiites continued to burst firecrackers long after the deadline set by the Supreme Court. The overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 302 at 11 pm, which fell in the very poor c...

Satellite data showed Earth's artificially lit outdoor surface at night grew by about 2 percent annually in brightness and area from 2012 to 2016, researchers said on Wednesday, underscoring concerns about the ecological effects of light pollution on people and animals.

Scientists have warned that the ability of humans to see stars in the night sky could be wiped out in just 20 years because of light pollution.

As Delhi continues to grapple with rising air pollution, the air quality slipped to "very poor" category on Diwali night on Wednesday. A thick haze engulfed the city as Delhiites continued to burst firecrackers long after the deadline set by the Supreme Court. The overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 302 at 11 pm, which fell in the very poor c...

Satellite data showed Earth's artificially lit outdoor surface at night grew by about 2 percent annually in brightness and area from 2012 to 2016, researchers said on Wednesday, underscoring concerns about the ecological effects of light pollution on people and animals.