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From the second article: "Some researchers say a growing problem is the glow cast off by “big-box” chain stores and gas stations that intentionally overlight the premises all night, wasting electricity and blocking the view of the night sky."

We have a similar issue in San Antonio. Camp Bullis has long been an important training area - it also happens to be in the area that developers want to cover in houses and strip-malls. I regret to say that our local politicians aren't doing a good job of protecting military interests. This is particularly ironic because the city has long depended on civilian jobs at the various bases.

The light pollution is awful - it's impossible to see the Milky Way, and only a few stars are bright enough to remain visible. Not a good thing if we want to people to have experience with NV equipment.