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For those sky-watchers who worry about the environment, having the world go green is not enough. Alternatively, it ought to be dark green in color. Although light pollution doesn't generally cause as much alarm as other issues such as the changing climate, there is an outspoken community of stargazers that feel this is an important problem that must be worked on and eventually solved. Light pollution is a growing concern, detracting from the vastness and beauty of the numerous stars and constellations of the Milky Way. In two-thirds of American cities, people are unable to see the Milky Way at their homes. The Milky Way is commonly used to determine how dark the night sky is. There are a few places between the Midwest and the East Coast that are unpolluted country-size areas with darkened skies. It is difficult to find locations to observe the dark in the West. Most crimes against property take place during the day, so 24-hour security lighting (in the home or business) may not be as important as people think. Although at this point twenty-seven states already have laws in place or proposed to control the amount of skyward-pointed lighting and energy lights, this is a type of pollution that ought to be regulated to the same degree as any other, and the current regulations are not enough. The pollution that is caused by home owners will need to be reduced. (from turning down security lighting to accurately putting window coverings into place)
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Martha is a freelance journalist writing about Thomas Sanderson blinds.
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