Editorial Type:
Article Category: Research Article
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Online Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012

RETHINKING HOW WE LIGHT AT NIGHT: CUTTING LIGHT POLLUTION FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE NIGHTS

Page Range: 3 – 15
DOI: 10.3992/jgb.7.3.3
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INTRODUCTION

Nighttime lighting is an essential part of modern society, yet all too often inefficient practices are employed that lead to poor visibility, energy waste, and light pollution. The use of dark-sky friendly lighting fixtures and techniques can improve the lit environment to be less harsh and more uniform, reduce many of the problems of light pollution, and lead to tremendous energy savings.

Copyright: © 2012 College Publishing 2012

Contributor Notes

Public Affairs Director, International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), www.darksky.org, wskardel@darksky.org

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