Doctor's warn cities that LED street lights can cause serious health issues

Many cities have shifted to LED lights in a bid to be more efficient, but LED lights have another cost, and it comes at our health. This week, the American Medical Association issued an official statement, saying that cities need to consider resident's health when installing the bright lighting because it can cause damage to our sight and disrupt our circadian rhythms. Think of it as living with a bunch of giant computer screens blaring around your neighborhood, and you get the idea.

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