What the World’s Nightscapes Reveal About Our Dependence on Artificial Light
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An image of Earth at night as seen from space appeared on my laptop screen during an internet search. The captivating image with a vague title—“Global Map”—drew me in like an insect mesmerized by the warm glow of a streetlamp at night.
Initially, the map reminded me of flying at night under clear skies, with illuminated cities, suburbs, and roads below, often reaching toward the horizon, but it was obviously at a much bigger scale. Yet, despite the vast distance, it was still possible to identif
Initially, the map reminded me of flying at night under clear skies, with illuminated cities, suburbs, and roads below, often reaching toward the horizon, but it was obviously at a much bigger scale. Yet, despite the vast distance, it was still possible to identif
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