Abstract
One of the least discussed aspects of environmental law is light pollution. Air and water contamination are issues that have been addressed by laws at the federal and state levels but far less attention has been given to the issues of illumination which can have deleterious effects not only on human health but also on the ability to view the night sky. Some states have passed “Dark Skies” laws to remedy these problems.
Highlights
In a security conscious world, many property owners resort to lights and motion sensors to deter crime
Air and water contamination are issues that have been addressed by laws at the federal and state levels but far less attention has been given to the issues of illumination which can have deleterious effects on human health and on the ability to view the night sky
This article will discuss how harmful exterior lighting can be to the health and welfare of society, how ineffective it is in deterring crime, and how detrimental it is to the environment. 1.1 Light Pollution If the hands of time could be turned back to the beginning of the twentieth century, in those days one could look up and see stars and planets in the night sky
Summary
In a security conscious world, many property owners resort to lights and motion sensors to deter crime. Air and water contamination are issues that have been addressed by laws at the federal and state levels but far less attention has been given to the issues of illumination which can have deleterious effects on human health and on the ability to view the night sky. Nuisance, artificial lighting, zoning regulations, light trespass, energy conservation, dark skies laws
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