As part of global awareness activities for the International Year of Astronomy, a worldwide online 'star-counting program' has been initiated. The general public from the program's 110 partner-countries are called to participate in this activity in order to measure the extent of light pollution. National Geographic News has reported that this two-week online campaign, known as 'Globe at Night', will be on from March 16 to March 28.
As part of the campaign, participating public would be expected to go outside at night and count the stars visible in and around the bright constellation Orion.
Pigeon Feathers to Judge Pollution Levels
Can the pollution level of a city be judged by pigeon feathers? Yes, if research done at a university here is to be believed.
Can the pollution level of a city be judged by pigeon feathers? Yes, if research done at a university here is to be believed.
Astronomers hope to use this data to determine how much of the night sky has been lost to light pollution and where changes need to be made.
"Sadly, about 60 percent of all Americans do not live in a place where they can see the gorgeous arc of the Milky Way across the sky," said Connie Globe at Night project co-manager at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory in Tucson, Arizona.
ISRO Chief Concerned About River Pollution
The man heading India's space programme says the pollution of the river Yamuna is a major problem.
The man heading India's space programme says the pollution of the river Yamuna is a major problem.
"By matching what you see in the sky with one of those charts, you are actually measuring the level of light pollution in your area," she further added.
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Work Less to Sustain Planet Earth, Say Activists
If you want to protect the environment, you have to consume less, which means you have to produce less, and you have to work less. Numerous groups in US are championing such a message.
If you want to protect the environment, you have to consume less, which means you have to produce less, and you have to work less. Numerous groups in US are championing such a message.
"Although it is a global problem, you can correct it locally by simply changing your lighting habits," she said.
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Water Quality At Western Yamuna Canal Meets The Desired Water Quality Standards
Water quality at western Yamuna canal meets the desired water quality standards.
Water quality at western Yamuna canal meets the desired water quality standards.
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