The document discusses light pollution, which refers to excessive, misdirected, or obtrusive artificial light. It identifies the main causes of light pollution as glare, uplight, light trespass, and overlighting. Light pollution wastes energy, pollutes the night sky, and has negative effects on human health, safety, wildlife, and the environment. The document recommends proper shielding of lights, using the minimum amount of light necessary, following curfews, using the right lamp types, and not lighting areas that don't need it as ways to reduce light pollution. Implementing these technical solutions through master plans, zoning laws, and policies can help address light pollution, but lack of education, vested interests, and