/tags/light-pollution light pollution en-US Copyright Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:05:26 GMT /wildlife/2022-06-03/oregonians-asked-to-turn-off-lights-as-millions-of-migrating-birds-head-north The Audubon Society shared a “lights-out alert” this week. Light pollution can disorient migrating birds, causing them to exhaust themselves. It also can draw them into urban areas where they can face hazards, like crashing into windows. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:05:26 GMT /wildlife/2022-06-03/oregonians-asked-to-turn-off-lights-as-millions-of-migrating-birds-head-north Alex Hasenstab /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2018-09-05/bring-back-the-night-skywatchers-unite You don't have to be an astronomer, professional or amateur, to appreciate the night sky. It's just pretty to look at, especially when there's less… Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:03:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2018-09-05/bring-back-the-night-skywatchers-unite Geoffrey Riley