The stars are disappearing behind a veil of human-made light
In short: Astrophysicist Kelsey Johnson explores why our artificial glow is erasing the night sky and how it disrupts life on Earth. She offers five simple actions anyone can take to help restore the darkness.
Light pollution is not just an aesthetic issue for stargazers; it affects nearly every species on the planet, including humans. Johnson explains the ecological and biological consequences of our over-illuminated world.
The talk provides a practical roadmap for change, highlighting five "stupidly simple" ways individuals can mitigate their contribution to light pollution and protect the natural night cycle.
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