Light pollution is proving to be a prevailing problem in modern cities today. One such city is HongKong.

Hong Kong is also known as the “City of Lights”. However, the bright lights in the city are proving too much for some Hong Kong residents. Environmental activist Hahn Chu Hon-Keung has found some extreme examples of light pollution around busy shopping areas. At one mall in Causeway Bay, the light meter reading is over 10,000 lux or light intensity.

In extreme cases, the light pollution has taken a toll on residents.

Hanh Chu himself has highlighted more than 10 cases last year, with some people having to seek psychiatric treatment or eventually having to move out.

He quoted:

“You can imagine what it’s like living here, even just looking at it is disorientating enough. Just imagine if you’re in a movie, being interrogated by the police and they’re shining a bright light at you, it’s uncomfortable.”

Hong Kong will be participating in a 20-nation “Lights Out” campaign on June 21, which will see part of the Hong Kong’s famous skyline go dark for an hour. More than 75 landmark buildings across Victoria Harbour have already signed up.

The message they are trying to get across - Use electricity in moderation to reduce greenhouse gases.

What about your city? Do you think that light pollution is a problem in Singapore?

Via - Channelnewsasia