Light pollution falling amid soaring energy prices, star survey finds

The night sky over Exmoor national park. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy

Light pollution has decreased as a result of fears over soaring energy costs, a survey by the countryside charity CPRE has suggested.

Stargazers have been enjoying the best view of the night sky since 2011, as light pollution sharply dropped during the pandemic lockdowns and the levels continue to fall despite restrictions having been lifted.