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Starry Night Sky Light Pollution Research Paper

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The “Starry” Night Sky: Light Pollution, Peter Lilic 9.2

Introduction:

When we were born or decided to start something new we were told to “shoot for the stars” but soon there will be no more stars to shoot for due to light pollution. Light pollution is made from man-made structures such as light posts that light up the night sky, blocking our view of space or the stars. Light pollution is also referred to as ‘skyglow’ which denotes from ‘glare’ which relates to ‘light trespass’.

Light pollution affects us as young adults as our perceptions of the night sky changes drastically as kids nowadays will never see the milky way as light pollution is very hard to reverse and as a result, will affect future generations unless we try to make a difference. Light pollution not only affects humans but whole ecosystems of animals including but not limited to sea turtles, reptiles and nocturnal birds.

Scientific Resources:

GreenLivingTips.com states: “Light pollution is also a symptom of another serious problem affecting the entire planet – global warming. To create light takes electricity; and electricity is generally generated by the burning of fossil fuels, which increases carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, which in term contributes to global warming and climate change.” Global warming isn’t only an adults problem but everyone …show more content…

There are organisations such as Earth Hour, run by the WWF, who hold events that work against light pollution. The main event is called “Lights Off” of which people all around the world turn of their electricity in the hopes of reducing light pollution. On Saturday, 24 March 2018, 8.30 pm local time millions of Australians, including us high school kids turn off all lights in our houses and other electronic items which emit harmful light. Statistics participation include 1 in every 4 Australians participate and are committed to the event of ridding light pollution for future generations of kids and

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