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Philadelphia will dim its lights to help save migrating birds

March 15, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

Most migratory birds in North America use the night sky to navigate their way between north and south every year. However, as they pass over big cities, they can get disoriented by bright artificial lights and skyglow, often causing them to collide with buildings or other outdoor … [Read more...] about Philadelphia will dim its lights to help save migrating birds

This tiny island just became the world’s first “dark sky” nation

March 18, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Whether it’s urbanization, satellites in space or the increased use of greenhouses lit up by LEDs, there are many causes of light pollution that are spoiling the beauty of our night skies. That’s a crying shame, which is why a nonprofit known as the International Dark-Sky … [Read more...] about This tiny island just became the world’s first “dark sky” nation

The Netherlands is on a mission to get back its starry nights

November 19, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

If you’ve never been to the Netherlands, the color of the night sky can come as a bit of a shock when you see it for the first time. In many places, it’s a hazy, bright orange color, the result of all the lights being used within cities and for the country’s vast amount of indoor … [Read more...] about The Netherlands is on a mission to get back its starry nights

Light pollution is wreaking biological havoc. Self-driving cars can change that

April 18, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

When it comes to self-driving cars, the conversation usually revolves around a few central points, including more safety, less traffic, and more freedom for people with disabilities. But there’s one potential outcome of autonomous driving that’s often overlooked: less light … [Read more...] about Light pollution is wreaking biological havoc. Self-driving cars can change that

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