Quick DIY Fixes to Light Pollution

Light Pollution is a worldwide issue, but there are some short term fixes that individuals can try to get started toward preventing light pollution. If each of us could make a few easy, inexpensive changes, we could prevent further light pollution. Here are a few of those possible changes:

• Use light bulbs with lower wattage. We like to use floodlights at night to feel safer, but they are not always necessary and create a lot of light pollution.
• Replace lights that are hardly used with motion sensor lights, so they are only on when they are truly necessary.
• Do you have lights that are hanging bare-bulbed? These are some of the greatest causes of light pollution. By making sure all your lights are encased and directed only where they need to be, you can reduce your impact on light pollution.

By doing these three things, you can make an impact on reducing light pollution and help the return to dark skies in your area. But you don't need to stop there. Encourage your friends and neighbors, your local businesses, to try these same methods. That way one person can make an impact on a global issue.

For more information about how you can help reduce light pollution, visit http://www.darksky.org/ the website of the International Dark Sky Association, for more information.