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SUBMITTER: Bennie J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3896907 | biostudies-other | 2014
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Scientific reports 20140121
Since the 1970s nighttime satellite images of the Earth from space have provided a striking illustration of the extent of artificial light. Meanwhile, growing awareness of adverse impacts of artificial light at night on scientific astronomy, human health, ecological processes and aesthetic enjoyment of the night sky has led to recognition of light pollution as a significant global environmental issue. Links between economic activity, population growth and artificial light are well documented in ...[more]