Palo Alto is contemplating new regulations aimed at reducing light pollution, potentially including a 10 p.m. curfew on all outdoor lights. Currently, 80% of Americans cannot see the Milky Way due to artificial lighting. Sierra Club conservation coordinator Dashiell Leeds will present a proposal advocating for 'dark sky' standards to benefit both human health and wildlife behaviors. There are differing opinions on the safety of such measures in urban areas, particularly in relation to college students and late-night activities.
Oh my gosh all sorts of stars, I know folks love to go up the mountains and it's amazing the difference you can see.
So harming for our circadian rhythm, can affect our hormone production, it's been shown to lead to increased rates of cancer.
Key behaviors such as foraging, migration.
In the downtown area- I don't think it's safe. This is a college town, we have college students that go out.
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