Light at Night: A New Kind of Environment Pollution

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Light pollution is increasing recognized as having adverse effects on human and environment. This paper analyzes the sources and causes of the formation of light pollution, and explores the negative impacts of light pollution on ecological systems, human health and energy consumptions. At last, we propose some suggestions for the prevention of light pollution.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 807-809)

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636-640

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September 2013

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