Light Pollution's Ecological Effects
Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia brightened due to energy access.
Europe dimmed 4% via policy-driven light reduction.
U.S. saw 6% net light rise with West Coast brightening offsetting East Coast and Midwest dimming.
Conflict zones like Ukraine, Lebanon, and Afghanistan lost light due to conflict.
Light pollution disrupts ecosystems, migrations, and circadian rhythms.
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