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Light Pollution

Earth Hour Photos Highlight Problem of Light Pollution

There’s been a lot of disagreement, even among environmentalists, about how effective Earth Hour really is in sending a message about the need to fight global warming. But regardless of whether you feel it’s an important and powerful symbolic act or think it does more harm than good, one thing is clear when viewing the [...]

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Times Square Getting its First Green Billboard

If you’re going to be in Times Square for New Year’s Eve this winter, be on the lookout for a brand-new eco-friendly billboard that will be powered entirely by sun and wind. It’s the first of its kind in an area known for dazzling, power-guzzling light displays. Construction on the 35,000-pound sign will begin this [...]

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NYC Reduces Light Pollution, Saves Energy with Efficient Lighting

The New York City skyline is a little dimmer as of late, a result of more energy-efficient lighting that saves money, reduces consumption and keeps light pollution to a minimum – at least, as minimal as it can be in such a large city. Office buildings, apartment towers and other structures in NYC are using [...]

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Light Pollution Wastes Energy, Disturbs Wildlife

Civilization has long since evolved past going to bed at nightfall and rising at dawn, or sitting around in the dark. We need lighting for safety in homes, parking lots, sidewalks, roadways and other areas. But, the majority of lighting is a total waste of energy and a disturbance of wildlife, because improperly designed lighting [...]

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