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Western Slope Skies - The Insect Apocalypse: How Light Pollution Threatens Our Smallest Neighbors
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- Western Slope Skies
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- Oct 24, 2025
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- 247
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Summary
Have you noticed fewer insects around your porch light or fewer splattered bugs on your windshield? You're not alone. Scientists are calling this a new crisis—the "insect apocalypse"—and artificial light at night is a major cause.