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London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Audit finds majority of Galway City bus shelters remain unlit as council faces funding gap and ESB regulation

Most Galway City bus shelters lack lighting, reducing perceived safety and discouraging public transport use, while new EU rules increase costs and delay upgrades.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

New mobile app to show 'safest way home'

A phone app has been launched showing people the “safest” walking route, based on factors including street lights, CCTV and crime statistics. The Safest Way app is available in York, London and Northern Ireland, with developers hoping to expand it further across the UK. It is free to use, with no registration required, and is part-funded by Ordnance Survey.
Privacy technologies
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

L.A.'s golden streetlights have turned harsh white. Homeowners aren't happy

Harsh blue LED streetlights in Los Angeles are replacing warm light, creating surveillance-like feelings, sleep disruption, and potential impacts on home comfort and resale value.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The normal should be darkness': why one Belgian national park is turning off pointless' streetlights

Removing unnecessary streetlights in Wallonia aims to reduce severe light pollution and protect wildlife, despite local safety concerns and demands for biodiversity evidence.
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