Every Day Needs a Night.
All around us this unintended pollutant is taking a silent toll. Each year, thousands of migrating and shorebirds are killed because of unnecessary artificial light at night. Light pollution threatens aquatic ecosystems by increasing the risk of harmful algae blooms. It also impacts our quality of life by eradicating our access to the wonder of beautiful night skies.
Help us Save the Night.
The good news is, the solution is as easy as screwing in a lightbulb. Light pollution is something we can all help erase, in our homes and backyards, the parks that we play in, and the cities we call home.
Below is a list of tactics and actions you can take to immediately help. We hope you’ll join us as we tackle this major problem that gets minimal coverage.
LEDs and compact fluorescents (CFLs) can help reduce energy use and protect the environment, but only warm-colored bulbs should be used.
Dimmers, motion sensors and timers can help to reduce average illumination levels and save even more energy.
Outdoor lighting fixtures that shield the light source to minimize glare and light trespass help prevent light pollution. Illustrated guide to the acceptable vs unacceptable types of light fixtures:
Switching to LED lighting allows for reduced illuminance without compromising visibility.
Turn off unnecessary indoor lighting – particularly in empty office buildings at night.
Avoid blue lights at night