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Answer: Light pollution can take one of two forms * For astronomers light pollution refers to the lights from urban developments which make the stars more difficult to see by making the sky brighter at night. City planners are responding by putting caps on streetlights to reduce light directed sky wards * Some livestock farmers report that the lights at night affect the sleeping patterns of animals reducing their productivity. Mink farmers in particular indicate that coloured lights may impact the sex ratios in litters. Blue lights, like highway lights, lead to more (undesirable) male kits.
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Is light pollution a crime in the UK?
Light pollution is not a crime yet, but buildings should atempt to reduce it. Light pollution is still a crime against the environment.
How does light pollution harm astronauts?
Light pollution does not affect astronauts, it affects astronomers.
How could light pollution and air pollution effect astronomy?
Light pollution and air pollution effect astronomy by making it more difficult to view the stars. If you notice, when you get out of the cities where there is less air and light pollution, you are better able to view the stars.
What are some false facts about light pollution?
Some FALSE facts on light pollution are: 1. Astronomers benefit from light pollution as it helps them to study stars. 2. All stars are visible in the night sky when viewed from a light polluted city. 3. Light pollution is good for the environment. 4. Light pollution doesn't affect human sleep cycles.
What types of pollution?
The main types of pollution are air pollution (from vehicles, factories, and wildfires), water pollution (from sewage, industrial waste, and plastics), and land pollution (from littering and dumping waste). Other types include noise pollution, light pollution, and thermal pollution.
How can Light pollution effect us?
Light pollution promotes stress, fatigue, sleeplessness, and mental problems. Recent studies have shown that light pollution promotes erectile disfunction.
If you use natural light but left it on is this light pollution?
Yes. Light pollution is when ANY KIND OF LIGHT disrupts people, or disrupts the eco-system.
How many birds die from light pollution?
More then 5 thousand a year die from light pollution.
How can light pollution be decreased?
you direct light downwards
What is traffic pollution?
traffic polution is like normal pollution though it is sound, light and chemical pollution
What are Forms of pollution?
Air pollution, water pollution, ground pollution, light pollution (interferes with observing the sky at night; is caused by unshielded artificial lights), and noise pollution.
Does neon gas cause light pollution?
Light is what causes light pollution. Neon by itself won't do a thing unless used in a lit neon sign.
