Neon signs are dying, but our appreciation isn't__Yina

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Link: Neon signs are dying, but our appreciation isn't

SUMMARY:     A few years ago neon lights are fading as cities ban signs.They are always makes cities's life colorful and energitic!But with the pollution of city is growing,the  biggest problem in controlling light pollution is that most people are aware of its effects.When the night comes everyday people can always feel that the neon lights are hurting their eyes and they can't sleep well.To decrease these effects  can use lights only when needed， direct lights down， and put controls on outdoor lighting. Such steps are necessary if we want to save our view of the universe， and the future of astronomy.But neon light does have long history,in 1902, just a few years after neon gas was discovered by British chemists.And the French engineer brought neon lights to the U.S.In the 1930s, neon was everywhere in America. In the beginning of the decade, shops saw the glowing lights as a novelty, though an expensive one, to keep them competitive. They were installed for big corporate chain retailers like car dealers.But the neon lights are a little bit expensive.So soon the business founds the cheaper one which is the neon light's subsitute goods----LEDs,then almost the big cities turned off their neon lights instead the LEDs. But now some people and artists realizes that the neon light is also the culture of their country.Preserving neon and making people aware of it has become the mission of the Neon Art Museum, as well as the other big museum in the U.S and even other countries.

COMMENTS:  

    In my hometown,which is the most modern city of China----HONGKONG,is famous of the neon lights at night!If you have ever come to hongkong at night,you will be attracted by these neon lights on the streets.But the light pollution is really serious in these years. Turning off the neon lights in the city maybe is the right choice for the environment.But on the other hand for the city or the country is losing their culture in some ways. So in my view I think maybe the government should dived cBut on the other hand for the city or the country is losing their culture in some ways. So in my view I think maybe the government should dived the downtown of city into some sectors,and build one sector as the “Night Culture” here can keep the neon lights and it also can help the residents have a good rest at night!