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What is light pollution?
What is light pollution?
What did the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) ask people to do?
What did the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) ask people to do?
What percentage of the surveyed people experienced truly dark skies according to the CPRE?
What percentage of the surveyed people experienced truly dark skies according to the CPRE?
What is one of the harmful effects of light pollution mentioned in the text?
What is one of the harmful effects of light pollution mentioned in the text?
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What does the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) claim the government needs to do?
What does the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) claim the government needs to do?
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Study Notes
Light Pollution
- Light pollution refers to the excessive or obtrusive lighting that causes adverse effects on the environment and humans.
Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE)
- The CPRE asked people to count the number of stars they could see in the night sky to raise awareness about light pollution.
Extent of Light Pollution
- According to the CPRE, only 22% of surveyed people experienced truly dark skies.
Harmful Effects of Light Pollution
- One of the harmful effects of light pollution is disrupting the natural rhythms of wildlife, such as birds failing to migrate.
Solution to Light Pollution
- The CPRE claims that the government needs to introduce stricter planning laws to reduce light pollution.
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Test your knowledge about light pollution and its impact on the night sky in this quiz. Learn about the sources of light pollution and its effects on stargazing and wildlife. Find out how you can help reduce light pollution and protect the beauty of the night sky.
