A “Dark Skies” bill that aims to regulate municipalities’ publicly owned street lights to reduce light pollution and lower municipal energy costs has moved a step closer to becoming law. Creem said light pollution has been linked to increases in a number of health complications, ranging from seasonal allergies, obesity, depression and sleep disturbances to breast cancer. By reducing it, this bill would make it easier to drive after dark and improve safety on our roads … A recent study even found that light pollution is making seasonal allergies worse.” He said light pollution from neighboring cities leaks into Northampton’s skies. Going forward, the Dark Skies bill will help turn the tide of the ever-increasing light pollution and bring back darkness at night, the way it’s supposed to be.”