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Light Pollution Extends Birds' Days by 50 Minutes, Study Finds
A global study using millions of bird call recordings reveals that light pollution extends birds' daily routines by about 50 minutes on average, impacting species differently depending on eye size and roosting location.
Light Pollution Extends Birds' Days by 50 Minutes, Study Finds
A global study using millions of bird call recordings reveals that light pollution extends birds' daily routines by about 50 minutes on average, impacting species differently depending on eye size and roosting location.
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12% Bias Score
Amazon's Illuminated Signs Rejected at East Yorkshire Warehouse
East Riding of Yorkshire Council rejected Amazon's application for illuminated signs at its new warehouse in Melton West Business Park due to light pollution concerns and resident objections, despite the facility creating up to 2,000 jobs.
Amazon's Illuminated Signs Rejected at East Yorkshire Warehouse
East Riding of Yorkshire Council rejected Amazon's application for illuminated signs at its new warehouse in Melton West Business Park due to light pollution concerns and resident objections, despite the facility creating up to 2,000 jobs.
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48% Bias Score
Wind Farm Threatens UK's First Dark Sky Park
A proposed energy park near the UK's first Dark Sky Park in Galloway, Scotland, risks compromising its dark sky status due to visible wind turbine lights, despite being outside the park boundary; developers say lights are essential for safety and will use red lights to minimize impact, but campaigne...
Wind Farm Threatens UK's First Dark Sky Park
A proposed energy park near the UK's first Dark Sky Park in Galloway, Scotland, risks compromising its dark sky status due to visible wind turbine lights, despite being outside the park boundary; developers say lights are essential for safety and will use red lights to minimize impact, but campaigne...
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60% Bias Score
Satellite Proliferation Impacts Astronomy, Ecology, and Raises Equity Concerns
The proliferation of approximately 13,000 satellites orbiting Earth causes night sky brightening, impacting astronomical research, ecological systems reliant on natural light-dark cycles, and raising concerns about the ethical implications of space commercialization and its disproportionate effects ...
Satellite Proliferation Impacts Astronomy, Ecology, and Raises Equity Concerns
The proliferation of approximately 13,000 satellites orbiting Earth causes night sky brightening, impacting astronomical research, ecological systems reliant on natural light-dark cycles, and raising concerns about the ethical implications of space commercialization and its disproportionate effects ...
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56% Bias Score
Hydrogen Plant Threatens Chilean Observatory
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is protesting a planned hydrogen plant near its Paranal Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert, fearing light pollution, dust, and atmospheric turbulence will severely impact observations from its Very Large Telescope and the upcoming Extremely Large Telescope,...
Hydrogen Plant Threatens Chilean Observatory
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is protesting a planned hydrogen plant near its Paranal Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert, fearing light pollution, dust, and atmospheric turbulence will severely impact observations from its Very Large Telescope and the upcoming Extremely Large Telescope,...
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52% Bias Score
Nevada Residents Fight Light Pollution to Preserve Dark Skies
Elizabeth Woosley, owner of the Stargazer Inn in Baker, Nevada, and other residents are working to preserve Nevada's dark skies by promoting astro-tourism and selling license plates to raise funds, combating light pollution impacting 99% of Americans and harming wildlife, amidst recent federal budge...
Nevada Residents Fight Light Pollution to Preserve Dark Skies
Elizabeth Woosley, owner of the Stargazer Inn in Baker, Nevada, and other residents are working to preserve Nevada's dark skies by promoting astro-tourism and selling license plates to raise funds, combating light pollution impacting 99% of Americans and harming wildlife, amidst recent federal budge...
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32% Bias Score
Firefly Sightings Surge, But Extinction Threat Remains
Increased firefly sightings across the US this summer, possibly due to higher rainfall, offer a temporary reprieve but don't negate the long-term threat of habitat loss, light pollution, and climate change to these insects, some of which are nearing extinction.
Firefly Sightings Surge, But Extinction Threat Remains
Increased firefly sightings across the US this summer, possibly due to higher rainfall, offer a temporary reprieve but don't negate the long-term threat of habitat loss, light pollution, and climate change to these insects, some of which are nearing extinction.
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32% Bias Score
Shielded LED Streetlights Halve Insect Deaths in German Study
A German research project halved insect deaths near streets using shielded LED lights that direct light only to walkways, not surrounding areas, demonstrating a mitigation strategy for light pollution.
Shielded LED Streetlights Halve Insect Deaths in German Study
A German research project halved insect deaths near streets using shielded LED lights that direct light only to walkways, not surrounding areas, demonstrating a mitigation strategy for light pollution.
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32% Bias Score
Emerging Threats to Bees: War, Microplastics, and Light Pollution Among Top Concerns
A University of Reading report details 12 emerging threats to bees, including war (reducing crop diversity), microplastics (found in most of 315 European hives tested), light pollution (reducing nocturnal pollinator visits by 62%), and antibiotic contamination from agriculture.
Emerging Threats to Bees: War, Microplastics, and Light Pollution Among Top Concerns
A University of Reading report details 12 emerging threats to bees, including war (reducing crop diversity), microplastics (found in most of 315 European hives tested), light pollution (reducing nocturnal pollinator visits by 62%), and antibiotic contamination from agriculture.
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20% Bias Score
Chilean Industrial Project Threatens Paranal Observatory's Astronomical Research
A planned industrial complex in Chile's Atacama Desert threatens the Paranal Observatory by increasing light pollution by at least 35 percent and impairing telescope functionality, hindering astronomical research, particularly exoplanet detection and asteroid monitoring.
Chilean Industrial Project Threatens Paranal Observatory's Astronomical Research
A planned industrial complex in Chile's Atacama Desert threatens the Paranal Observatory by increasing light pollution by at least 35 percent and impairing telescope functionality, hindering astronomical research, particularly exoplanet detection and asteroid monitoring.
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56% Bias Score
Chilean Industrial Project Threatens Paranal Observatory
A planned industrial complex near Chile's Paranal Observatory threatens to increase light pollution by at least 35% over the Very Large Telescope and more than 50% over the Cherenkov Telescope Array, impacting astronomical research and potentially compromising the detection of exoplanets and hazardo...
Chilean Industrial Project Threatens Paranal Observatory
A planned industrial complex near Chile's Paranal Observatory threatens to increase light pollution by at least 35% over the Very Large Telescope and more than 50% over the Cherenkov Telescope Array, impacting astronomical research and potentially compromising the detection of exoplanets and hazardo...
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60% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Designates First Dark Sky Parks in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia's AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves became the Middle East's first Dark Sky Parks in November 2023, promoting astrotourism and showcasing the region's exceptionally dark night skies, a key element of its sustainable tourism strategy.
Saudi Arabia Designates First Dark Sky Parks in the Middle East
Saudi Arabia's AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves became the Middle East's first Dark Sky Parks in November 2023, promoting astrotourism and showcasing the region's exceptionally dark night skies, a key element of its sustainable tourism strategy.
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44% Bias Score
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