Environment Ministry to tackle light pollution

The Ministry of Environment will draft a plan to tackle light pollution in the Czech Republic, Environment Minister Richard Brabec said on Thursday after a meeting with astronomers. The proposal containing measures to reduce light pollution will be submitted to the government by the end of this summer. Night-time lighting prevents astronomers from observing stars but it can also cause various health problems, including near sightedness and insomnia. Experts say light pollution in the Czech Republic has significantly worsened over the past 50 years.