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mgcunha | 2 years ago

I can't decide if you understand the impact of light pollution and don't believe it matters, or if you don't know the impact of light pollution and so don't understand why it matters.

If you understand the problem and don't believe it matters then I have nothing else to add. I respect your choice of belief.

Otherwise: light pollution disrupts wildlife, impacts human health, wastes money and energy, contributes to climate change, and blocks our view of the universe - this last one being something humanity has enjoyed for thousands of years.

It's possible these are not topics that concern you - that is entirely your option - but it does concern other humans who quite enjoy the night sky and would love to pass it onto the next generations better than it is now.

If you'd like to know more, here's some good resources: https://www.darksky.org/ https://www.darkskiesmatter.org.uk/

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CyberDildonics|2 years ago

First, this is about astronomers.

Second, both of these sites just make claims and use stock images but have no evidence at all. Some of them are just ridiculous extremist opinions like

"It destroys a precious heritage of natural beauty that for millennia has inspired us and expanded our understanding."

Cities have lights on at night. If that really bothers someone they can move outside a city or a small town. This is not going to change.

These sites are one step removed from flat earther claims. "It destroys the natural darkness that is essential to human health and well being." Good thing I have walls and curtains and can close my eyes.