The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle

Turn down the lights: Illuminating the impact of light pollution on the natural world

Light pollution, quite ironically, is one of the biggest, but invisible crises of our world. The spread of this pollution has increased hundreds of times since the 70s and is estimated to increase several hundred more.

Owen Fua, Reporter
March 9, 2026

Light pollution, quite ironically, is one of the biggest but invisible crises of our world. In recent years, we’ve lit up cities and used LED lights. The spread of light pollution has increased hundreds...

Students plant native species and help maintain local ecosystem

Tate Sheehy
December 12, 2021

Environmental Club students and Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science students removed invasive weeds and planted native California plants with Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) and the...