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Craig Childs new book, The Wild Dark, explores the impact of light pollution on our ability to see the Milky Way, with artificial light increasing forty percent since 1992. Childs biked from Las Vegas to experience the contrast, tracking his progress on the Bortle scale. He discusses the harm artificial light causes to wildlife and the rising number of satellites disrupting dark skies. The book combines science, history, and mythology to highlight our connection to the stars, with efforts to combat light pollution including dark sky programs and dimming lights.

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