๐ Dark Sky Night 1: Set the Vibe, Dim the Lights
Did you know that artificial light can be harmful? Overly bright and unnecessary outdoor lighting creates glare and skyglow, destroying critical nocturnal wildlife habitats, harming human health, and diminishing our view of the stars.
As lighting options become more inexpensive and brighter, we are illuminating the night more and more. Every eight years, light pollution around the world doubles! Today, 80% of the world's population lives beneath light-polluted skies. 8 out of 10 children will grow up never seeing the Milky Way.๐ซ While lighting at night is necessary in today's world, there are easy steps you can take to ensure your lights protect the night! Check out DarkSkyโs Five Principles for Outdoor Lighting!
You can stay safe and protect the night sky. Here are 3 PRACTICAL TIPS:
Illuminate driveways, walkways, and stairs with fully shielded lights that are on the warm color spectrum
Set lights on a timer to turn off when not in use
Adjust lights that are on motion sensors to point downward and target only the areas that are needed. Adjust the sensitivity so they arenโt needlessly triggered
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