Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help people see in the dark of night, but many astronomers are growing increasingly concerned that these lights could be blinding us to the ...
With homes, parks and businesses decked in holiday lighting, the glow from those lights can cause light pollution and harm humans’ and animals’ sleep schedules. Experts say there are some simple steps ...
The morning sun is hidden behind clouds facing the East Foothills during sunrise at the Palo Alto Baylands. Photo by Veronica Weber. For Palo Alto’s conservationists, the adoption of a “dark sky” law ...
Light pollution is increasing globally, obscuring stars and impacting human and wildlife health. A coalition called Lights Out Wisconsin formed in 2025 to raise awareness and reduce light pollution.
Artificial lights are blotting out the moon and stars, harming human health, and disrupting the natural world. Why is this a ...
In the mountains of central Idaho, a hiker reclines in his tent with his head exposed to the crisp night air. Above him, the sky is saturated with stars—dense, brilliant, and sharply defined. For ...
The Royal Astronomical Society is urging governments to classify artificial light as pollution, citing growing risks to ...
New research has revealed for the first time the full extent of how "Artificial Light At Night" (ALAN) is increasing carbon released by plants and animals across continents—without any increase in the ...
Q. I have heard that light pollution causes migrating birds to become disoriented. Will the fairy lights (small solar lamps) that people put out alongside sidewalks affect any animals? A. The simple ...
Aparna Zalani is an award-winning CBS News journalist with over 25 years in journalism. She has reported on major stories at MSNBC and CBS Texas. She began her career in India and now lives near ...
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Light pollution reshapes predator-prey dynamics at California’s urban edge, study finds
By Liz Kimbrough A new study from two California counties finds that artificial light at night is a stronger driver of wildlife behavior at the edge of urban environments than noise. This has ripple ...
Q. I have heard that light pollution causes migrating birds to become disoriented. Will the fairy lights (small solar lamps) that people put out alongside sidewalks affect any animals? A. The simple ...
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