Glacier National Park Light Pollution
What is Light Pollution? What is the Dark Skies Program? How can I reduce Light Pollution? sParksAdventure answers these questions and more as we discover the secrets behind Glacier National Park and the Dark Skies Program. Light Pollution impacts how humans and animals live - humans have used stars to navigate, mark time and connect our world to the rest of the universe. Nocturnal animals are impacted by light pollution in many ways - often keeping them away from where they should be or directing them to places they should not be. Dr. Mark Reiser of the University of Montana helps us understand Light Pollution.
Reducing Light Pollution is not difficult - by using light fixtures that direct light downwards, where we need it, we keep our night skies dark. The International Dark Skies Association certifies light fixtures and gives advice on how to keep the stars shining in our night sky.
sParksAdventure is the newest series from Travelparkourist - a look at the science and history behind the most amazing National Parks on Earth. The U.S. Parks System consists of over 400 parks, monuments and wildlife area, we are travelling across the country to visit and report on the geology, ecology and history of National Parks.