According to the National Health Institute,
UP TO 90% OF TURTLE HATCHLINGS CAN BE MISLEADED BY ARTIFICIAL LIGHT.
Light pollution is a real problem, harming many animals that are confused by our manmade bright lights — but there's an easy fix!
Learn about light pollution and the importance of environmental conservation!
Light pollution is a real issue — altering the lives of hundreds of animals. See what you can do to help!
According to the National Health Institute,
Light pollution is a real problem, harming many animals that are confused by our manmade bright lights — but there's an easy fix!
Switch to warm toned lights, and adjust your fixtures so that lights point down, instead of aiming towards the sky. Using blinds is a great way to help as well!
Contact local authorities and support dark sky initiatives to try to get the word across!
If you live by the coastline, turning lights off can save hundreds of baby turtles and allow them to follow their natural instinct and swim to the ocean, instead of crawling down streets.
Explore how bright the night skies are around the world — and see how light pollution affects your area.
Check how bright your surroundings are — and see if your night sky is healthy!
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Scientists estimate it increases by about 10% per year EVERY year worldwide.
About 80% of Americans live in areas too bright to see it!
Even at midnight, light from buildings bounces off dust and clouds, creating a glowing dome called skyglow.
Astronauts on the ISS can easily see city lights from orbit!
Complete the Light Check.
Ask the AI about light pollution.
View the Light Pollution Map.
Learn how to reduce light pollution.
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