- OUR NIGHT SKY HERITAGE -
100 years ago, the night sky was visible to people all over the world.
Today, there are many areas around the globe where the night sky is no longer visible.
We are concerned that due to increasing nighttime light pollution,
northern Michigan is another area at risk of losing our ability to see a clear, dark sky.
In 2018 Northport Energy added a new component to our local activism. The Dark Sky Committee of Northport Energy is a group who are committed to maintaining the quality of our night skies.
In addition to protecting our view of the heavens, the Dark Sky movement also focuses on reducing energy waste caused by inefficient lighting, enhancing nighttime safety and security, protecting wildlife and supporting himan health. Our work reflects that done by the International Dark-Sky Association
http://darksky.org
Read more below on this very important subject and if you support our work, join Northport Energy and get involved in protecting our night skies!
Comprehensive Websites
Energy Waste/Lighting Products
Human Health/Safety/Light Pollution/Glare
www.ama-assn.org
Search “Effects of LED Lighting” click Press Center and About Us
Wildlife/Environment
Night Sky Heritage
www.nwf.org
National Wildlife Federation-Search “Let There Be Night”
Educators
Citizen Science/Quality Lighting Teaching Kit, “Loss of Night” phone app
www.noao.edu
National Optical Astronomy Observation-Click Education and Outreach
www.phys.org
Physics/Earth/Astronomy/Space/Technology/Chemistry/Biology tabs