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The problem was classic economics. They weren't concerned about reducing power or light pollution. It was just cheaper. Except LEDs are cheaper, so you can h
by kevin_b_er 9y ago
The problem was classic economics. They weren't concerned about reducing power or light pollution. It was just cheaper.
Except LEDs are cheaper, so you can have more lumens per $. And thus the night pollution has gotten worse.
- perilunar 9y agoIs this an example of Jevon's Paradox? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox