'Considerate Lighting Charter': City of London skyscrapers urged to dim lights to save energy

Cecilia Keating
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City of London Corporation consults on plans to reduce light pollution and cut down on energy wastage from skyscrapers and office buildings

The City of London Corporation has drawn up plans to reduce light pollution and unnecessary electricity consumption from skyscrapers and office buildings, as part of its plan to achieve "carbon net zero"...

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