Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: The Surprising Link Between Light Pollution and Cancer - Environment - GOOD - 0 views
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thinkahol * on 22 Feb 11There are plenty of arguments against lighting the night sky: It wastes energy, blots out stars and messes with the nocturnal habits of animals in a big way. Now there's another reason, one that could go a long way toward convincing humans that whatever sense of safety is conferred by nighttime lighting, it isn't worth the risk. It turns out that light pollution may be a cancer risk.