Science

Artificial lights brightening nights across world

Written by Teunis Felter

More than 80% of the world’s population lives under light-polluted skies. Scientists explain in Science Advances how ground measurements and satellite data were used to create an atlas of a world brightened by artificial lights. It reveals that the population of Singapore, Kuwait and Qatar experience the brightest night skies. Conversely, people living in Chad, Central African Republic and Madagascar are least affected by light pollution.

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36492596

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.