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LED lights save energy, but could they be bad for humans and wildlife?

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More cities across the country are replacing traditional street lights with LEDs. They save energy and provide brighter light. But experts say it's worsening light pollution which could have a detrimental impact on people and animals.

WLRN's Yvonne Bertucci zum Tobel reports.

This segment aired on May 1, 2023.

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