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Light Pollution Threatens Wildlife: Dark Sky Parks Shine

2/5/2025

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Light pollution is casting a shadow over our planet, disrupting wildlife and human health, with a staggering one-third of people unable to glimpse the Milky Way. In Northumberland, England, the designation as a Dark Sky Park in 2013 has sparked a £25 million tourism surge. Embracing warm, downward-facing lights could help reclaim our nights and improve well-being.

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Light pollution is casting a shadow over our planet, disrupting wildlife and human health, with a staggering one-third of people unable to glimpse the Milky Way. In Northumberland, England, the designation as a Dark Sky Park in 2013 has sparked a £25 million tourism surge. Embracing warm, downward-facing lights could help reclaim our nights and improve well-being.