The Big Picture
Defending the Dark
PBS Special | 27m 57sVideo has Closed Captions | CC
The film Defending the Dark educates viewers on why it is important to preserve dark sky areas while emphasizing the unique dark sky environment in northern Maine. Dark sky conservation benefits wildlife and their habitats, reduces health and safety risks to humans, saves energy and reduces costs. Light pollution has devastating effects on migrating birds, native plants and pollinators.
04/04/2024 | Expires 02/06/2027 | Rating NR
Losing the Dark – Flat Screen Version
DarkSky International | 6m 25sVideo has Closed Captions | CC
Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy, it disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The yellow glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly from space — are testament to the billions spent in wasted energy from lighting up the sky.
02/27/2013