pollution

While lamps and firecrackers light up homes and streets during the festival, they also worsen air pollution - a problem especially pronounced in northern India, where winter months already bring poor air quality.

But increasingly Bali's unrelenting traffic and pollution - a direct result of its success as a top tourist pick- are leaving those very tourists disappointed with what has long been touted as the "last paradise".

This is thanks to the new moon, which cuts down on natural light — though unfortunately not L.A.’s widespread light pollution.

He worried that a data center would destroy his peace and quiet, bringing noise and light pollution and hogging the area’s water and electricity.

He worried that a data center would destroy his peace and quiet, bringing noise and light pollution and hogging the area’s water and electricity.