(shown above: light pollution during Coachella)
Why is light pollution a big issue for homeowners?
Whether you hire someone to do it or you do it yourself, you’re always taking great care of your home, your yard, your property. Beautiful landscaping and a well-cared for lawn make your home look inviting, and I don’t know anyone who isn’t proud of how they’ve transformed their house from a building to their perfect home.
So, what about when the sun goes down? Excess light is slowly changing the environment, and these changes aren’t good at all. Who doesn’t enjoy sitting out on the patio late at night, listening to the simple, calming sounds of nature and staring up at the stars? Well, you better remember those nights because soon light pollution will fully block out the beauty of the night sky unless we do something about it.
So, what about when the sun goes down? Excess light is slowly changing the environment, and these changes aren’t good at all. Who doesn’t enjoy sitting out on the patio late at night, listening to the simple, calming sounds of nature and staring up at the stars? Well, you better remember those nights because soon light pollution will fully block out the beauty of the night sky unless we do something about it.
Fact Sheet: for homeowners
- Excess Light Shrouds The Night Sky
- Light Pollution Affects Densely Populated and Wealthy Areas The Most
- Hurts Insect Populations
- Puts Many Animals At High Risk