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Why Dark Sky Lighting? — Saving Our Stars

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Why Dark Sky Lighting

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What is Dark Sky Lighting?

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Why Dark Sky Lighting

Safety

Safety

Safety

Dark-sky lighting still gives us light but in a safer way while also greatly reducing the scope and distance light pollution travels . It's the solution to light pollution!

It reduces dangerous disability glare for drivers and pedestrians (have you ever been blinded by a car with white headlights?). Too much light ( e specially if it's white) can make it harder to see and makes us less safe by creating harsh shadows and giving criminals a place to hide. Brighter does not mean safer. In England and Wales, an extensive study analyzing over 14 years of data from 62 authorities found little evidence of an increase in traffic accidents or crime after reduced lighting.

Health

Health

Health

Darkness beneficially affects our circadian rhythm, which controls our hormones, sleep cycles and even our organs and immune systems.…

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