I've just been given an ok to run with this from Jim Tate the Deputy
Field Coordinator for Algore.org:

Algore.org statement concerning Light Pollution:

"We stand in support of the control of Light Pollution which is the
unneeded and unnecessary wastage of artificial light into the sky. Not
only does it obliterate the natural beauty of the Night Sky but it is
extremely wasteful costing Americans several Billion Dollars per
year. It is part of our American Carbon Footprint because we emit 1
Million Tons of CO2 every year. Other environmental studies indicate
that this excess light may cause cancer in humans and also causes bird
populations to decrease as well as problems with the life cycles of
turtles."

P. Edward Murray
Northeast Regional Director
Region # 2
(NY,NJ,PA & DE)

ALGORE.ORG

Past President,
Bucks-Mont. Astronomical Assoc., Inc.