Shining a light on the dark: locals aim for less light pollution

Shining a light on the dark: locals aim for less light pollution

A group called the Southeast Idaho Dark Sky Alliance is seeking to reduce light pollution in local skies.

Artificial light is making coral reefs more dangerous for prey fish, according to a new study. It can, among other things, wake up sleeping fish and attract predators, which drastically changes the nightlife of coral reefs. Light pollution, that is, light created by humans, has doubled approximately every eight years, according to a study from 2023. Artificial light has a significant impact on the environment and has been increasingly found to b…