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November 13, 2024

Should there be a global agreement on reducing light pollution to preserve night skies?




Total votes: 7

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  1. LuckyDeer2
    139

    I don’t think that would be necessary nor would it be within authority of individual nation states to try and dictate something like light pollution to others. Because the concerns of a country with a …Read MoreI don’t think that would be necessary nor would it be within authority of individual nation states to try and dictate something like light pollution to others. Because the concerns of a country with a smaller population than America would be problematic since there would be no way to make an equitable treaty. They simply would not view the necessity of large cities and their associated infrastructure simply b/c they are small. Read Less

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  2. PatientSeahorse6
    150

    I do not think there should be a global agreement on light pollution reduction. This feels like something that is overreaching when there are many more items that are more pressing in today’s world. …Read MoreI do not think there should be a global agreement on light pollution reduction. This feels like something that is overreaching when there are many more items that are more pressing in today’s world. Also, in trying to reduce light pollution there would have to be talks with not only businesses to reduce light but also the general population as they are going to be using lights. I think that there can be other issues tackled before trying to handle light pollution. Read Less

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  3. PatientZebra4
    37.5

    I feel like there are larger issues at hand than light pollution that we can work on a global agreement for. It’s also unfair to expect the same standards between a country with a large amount of …Read MoreI feel like there are larger issues at hand than light pollution that we can work on a global agreement for. It’s also unfair to expect the same standards between a country with a large amount of infrastructure vs a country that has less resources Read Less

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  4. ReliableFish5
    37.5

    Reducing light pollution can protect nocturnal wildlife by maintaining natural night-time conditions for survival. It can also reduce energy consumption and lower carbon emissions. Also, reducing …Read MoreReducing light pollution can protect nocturnal wildlife by maintaining natural night-time conditions for survival. It can also reduce energy consumption and lower carbon emissions. Also, reducing light pollution can significantly enhance our ability to observe stars and celestial events. Read Less

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