影響人類與野生動物
When people think of pollution, they usually think of carbon dioxide in the air or plastic in the oceans.
當人們想到污染時，通常會聯想到空氣中的二氧化碳或海洋中的塑膠。
carbon dioxide二氧化碳carbon emission碳排放plastic waste塑膠垃圾
However, light pollution is a growing issue that affects humans and wildlife all over the world.
然而，光害卻是一個日益嚴重的問題，影響著全球的人類與野生動物。
rising(adj.)上升中的concern(n.)關心的議題
Light pollution happens when too much artificial outdoor lighting makes the night sky brighter.
當過多的人工戶外照明使夜空變得更亮時，就會發生光害。
occur(v.)發生artificial(adj.)人工的、人造的artificial intelligence人工智慧
This is a major problem that affects many people living in the world’s cities.
這對居住在全球各大城市的人們來說是一個嚴重的問題。
major(adj.)主要的(v.)主修minor(adj.)次要的(v.)副修majority(n.)大多數人minority(n.)少數人significant(adj.)顯著的urban(adj.)都市的suburban(adj.)郊區的
National Geographic reports that light pollution affects 80% of the global population.
《國家地理》報導指出，全球有80%的人口受到光害的影響。
Humans can experience many problems from brighter nights. Among them are poor sleeping cycles, increased stress and even a higher risk of cancer and other health issues.
人類會因為夜晚變亮而遇到許多問題，例如睡眠週期紊亂、壓力變大，甚至罹癌和其他健康問題的風險也會提高。
among(prep.)在～之間be among friends和朋友待在一起cycle(n.)循環、週期、系列、過程(v.)騎車business cycle商業週期life cycle生命週期consequence(n.)結果
Light pollution also affects wildlife.
光害同樣也影響到野生動物。
impact(v.)影響
For instance, bats and other nocturnal animals can find it hard to feed.
例如，蝙蝠和其他夜行性動物可能難以覓食。
for instance舉例來說nocturnal(adj.)夜行性的
In addition, birds that travel to different locations during different seasons can have problems finding their way.
此外，會隨季節遷徙的鳥類也可能在遷徙途中迷路。
migratory bird候鳥migrate(v.)遷移、遷居
Because of these issues, cities and countries have been working to “bring back the natural night sky.”
由於這些問題，許多城市和國家致力於「還原自然夜空」。
in response to…對～做出反應
Some solutions have included laws for more energy-efficient outdoor lighting and suggestions for individuals to control nighttime lights.
一些解決方案包括制定更節能的戶外照明法規，並建議民眾控制夜間的光源。
efficient(adj.)有效率的control(v.)控制
For example, people can use curtains at night to keep indoor light inside and point outdoor lighting toward the ground instead of up into the sky.
例如，民眾可以在夜晚拉上窗簾，避免室內燈光外漏，或者將戶外照明朝向地面而非向天空照射。
shade(n.)窗簾toward(prep.)向著instead of與其、取而代之
Such actions can help reduce light pollution and allow people to once again enjoy the beauty of the night sky.
這些行動有助於減少光害，讓人們再次欣賞夜空之美。
starry sky充滿星星的夜空