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Saving the Night: How Light Pollution Is Harming Life on Earth (Orca Footprints series)
Stephen Aitken
Ages: 9+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 978-1-45983-107-0
Keywords: Artificial light, animal adaptation, migration, dark skies, underwater lighting, stars, Earth, cities, environment
Why is darkness critical for plants, animals, and humans? An introduction to the effects of light pollution. Includes suggestions for practical ways to protect the night sky. Photographs.