Detailed sampling took place after high pollution nights on June 24 and July 21.
Pollution levels during the winter of 2004 were generally lower than previous years [ 18], with the majority of high pollution nights occurring during the school vacation period, when data was not being collected.
Impacts include air, water, chemical and noise pollution, and light-polluted night skies... you know, all the things you try to escape, when going there... Via Eric Curren at Transitionvoice.com.com
Is there a new source of light pollution at night?
Several factors, like light pollution during night or moving across time zones, may lead to the disruption of the melatonin secretion rhythm and circadian disorganization, which undoubtedly has a negative impact on various aspects of health [ 13, 14, 16, 24, 25].
While the Wadi Rum was once the stomping ground of Lawrence of Arabia, it is now a major attraction in Jordan due to the amount of activities it offers: everything from world-class rock climbing to ancient petroglyphs, or camping out in Bedouin fashion to see the sunset illuminate the red desert and enjoy a light pollution-free night of star-gazing.
He once told me, "With no light pollution, on a night when there's no haze, you can see the majesty of the Milky Way".
Be aware that night pollution can also hamper your viewing experience.
Light pollution of Long Island's night skies ["Night's Light Dims Stars and Irks Residents," July 15] is another consequence of technological innovation applied to excess, just as was cell phone use behind the wheel.
He plans to put a stop on the noise pollution of late-night karaoke, and wants to impose a mandatory curfew on minors, "to protect the children," according to Lavina, on penalty of arrest for negligent parents.
