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Colorado Aims To Reduce Light Pollution With Dark Sky Month

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Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:05:30 +0000

Earlier this month, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced Dark Sky Month. The goal? To raise awareness of a serious problem that affects people, animals, and plants without many of us even noticing. This month, take the time to learn about the impacts of excessive artificial light at night and to … [continued]

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Texas Gigafactory Might Have An Oft-Overlooked Pollution Problem

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Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2024 01:53:15 +0000

An article at The Cool Down shares the frustrating story of some people who live near Tesla’s Gigafactory near Austin, Texas. The complaint: pollution. But this story isn’t about bad air, bad water, or anything like that. It’s also nothing like the complaints of German environmentalists who’ve been trying every … [continued]

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Save A Bird By Dimming Your Lights

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Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 17:55:15 +0000

Light pollution affects more than just our ability to stargaze — it can also have a major impact on animals. With excessive artificial light interfering with their natural sleep cycles, nocturnal creatures like bats, owls, and fireflies can have a tough time finding food, attracting mates, or staying safe from predators. Other animals, such as […]

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