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Help spread the word about the importance of responsible lighting
Sharing with friends, family, and neighbors about why protecting the night matters is an impactful way to reduce light pollution and lower negative impacts to wildlife and people.
Talk to Your Neighbors
Small conversations can make a big difference. Share why reducing unnecessary lighting benefits wildlife, improves the nighttime environment, and can even save energy and money. Explore these resources from DarkSky international to get started.
Reach Out to Building Owners
Many homes, apartments, businesses, and workplaces have outdoor lighting that can be improved. Whether you're a renter, employee, or customer, respectful conversations with property owners or managers can encourage simple lighting changes that benefit everyone.
Encourage Community Action
Communities can make a lasting impact by adopting responsible lighting policies and improving public lighting. Contact your local elected officials, attend public meetings, or work with community organizations to encourage more responsible lighting practices
Outreach Materials
Help spread the word in your community with free educational materials. Download and print door hangers, postcards, bookmarks, and other resources to share at events, with neighbors, or throughout your community.
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DarkSky International has dowloadable and shareable fact sheets that explore what light pollution is and how it impacts wildife, humans, safety and energy costs.
Did You Know?
Your body relies on natural darkness to stay healthy
Artificial light at night, especially blue-rich light, (>2200K) can disrupt your body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) and reduce melatonin production (the hormone that helps signal it's time to sleep). Since your circadian rhythm helps regulate sleep, hormones, metabolism, and other essential biological processes, protecting the night is important for human health.
If you want to support outreach in your community, share your perspective, or contribute your time or resources . . .
