Planet Earth viewed from a satellite in space with nighttime light pollution
Light pollution is the presence of anthropogenic and artificial light in the night environment. It is exacerbated by excessive, misdirected or obtrusive use of light, but even carefully used light fundamentally alters natural conditions. As a major side-effect of urbanization, it is blamed for compromising health, disrupting ecosystems and spoiling aesthetic environments
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Location: Western Hemisphere
Photo credit: © kimber / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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