NY Lawmakers Propose Nightly Outdoor Lighting Shutoff to Fight Light Pollution
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NYS bill sparks ‘birds or burglars’ debate: Mandate to shut outdoor lights to help wildlife raises safety concerns
NYS legislation would mandate New Yorkers shut their outdoor lights at a certain time, including residential, commercial and public properties.
NY lawmakers propose nightly outdoor lighting shutoff to fight light pollution
New York Light Pollution Bill Could Protect Wildlife And Save Energy
New York could dim wasteful lights after 11 p.m., helping wildlife, saving energy, and protecting the night sky. The post New York Light Pollution Bill Could Protect Wildlife And Save Energy appeared first on One Green Planet.
NEW YORK – Can you imagine New York City, known as the city that never sleeps, turning off its lights after 11:00 p.m.? That could be a reality for the Big Apple and the entire state of New York due to a proposed bill in Albany, known as the Dark Sky Protection Act, which seeks to regulate outdoor night lighting to preserve and improve the dark sky of the entire state of New York, while promoting the safety of people, birds and other wildlife. H…
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