Exploring Dark Sky Designation: Should Humboldt Pursue This Status?

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February 8, 2025

Exploring Dark Sky Designation: Should Humboldt Pursue This Status?

In Humboldt, efforts to protect the environment are expanding to include the preservation of the night sky from light pollution. Excessive artificial lighting can disrupt not only human circadian rhythms but also affect wildlife including urban-dwelling birds, bats, and aquatic species in rivers and coastal areas. Ruskin Hartley, CEO of DarkSky International, emphasizes the importance of using light responsibly and highlights his organization’s initiatives aimed at combating light pollution globally. The community is invited to engage in discussions surrounding this pressing issue and understand the fundamentals of light pollution.

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https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2025/feb/8/econews-report-what-does-it-mean-be-dark-sky-place/

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