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Dealing with Light Pollution
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Why Control Light Pollution?
  • Reduce glare and see better and safer
  • Control sky glow and protect night skies
  • Save energy and reduce oil imports
  • Reduce obtrusive light and protect wildlife
  • Less light trespass and sleep better


  • Everyone benefits with a safer, healthier nighttime environment.
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Quality Design?
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North America at Night
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Los Angeles in 1908
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Los Angeles in 1988
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Sky Glow and Energy Waste
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The Lost Beauty of the Night
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Arches National Park
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Use the right amount of light only when and where it’s needed.

See better, save energy and protect the nighttime environment
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Help is Available
  • International Dark-Sky Association
  • Website:  www.darksky.org
  • Hundreds of Information Sheets
  • Slides, Videos, Posters
  •            ida@darksky.org
  •          rlgent1@aol.com