In his weekly column, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan argues that human interference with nature has become so pervasive that even the natural cycle of day and night is being threatened. He criticizes the ongoing human perception of superiority over the natural world.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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