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Illustration of the earth as a light bulb
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In Search of a Darker Night

Illustration of the earth as a light bulb

Artificial light makes it impossible for most people in North America to see the Milky Way. But we don’t have to live like this. As we learn more about the impacts of light pollution on wildlife and ourselves, we are finding ways to bring some healthy darkness back to our communities. This week, we bring you an episode from the talented team at the  that investigates the history of our addiction to artificial light and explores a growing movement to be smarter about how and when we illuminate the world around us.

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